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These disputes are proceeding through the dispute resolution process. The parties are mutually desirous of entering into an agreement allowing defined workgroups access to work from home provisions without prejudicing either party in the aforementioned grievances.  \nTherefore, the parties agree to enter into the following agreement allowing for work from home provisions to be implemented:  \n1. This agreement will be entered into on a “Without Prejudice” and “Without Precedent”basis. Neither party will reference this agreement in any future grievance, mediation or arbitration including any improvements or deficits in staff performance.  \n2. This agreement exclusively applies to the following positions:  \na. Administrative and Professional Officers (APO)  \nb. Temporary Librarian and Administrative and Professional Officer (TLAPO)  \nc. Trust / Research Academic Staff (TRAS)  \n3. The parameters of the agreement will follow the existing work from home framework currently in place at the University which can be found in Appendix A. The program offering will be effective one week from the signing of this agreement. The ongoing status of the program will be determined by the outcome of the aforementioned grievances or the University’s assessment of the ongoing viability of the program.  \n4. Any disputes arising from the implementation and operationalization of this LOU will be resolved through discussion between the parties. Unresolved disputes will be subject to Common Agreement Articles 14 and 15.  \nThis agreement is entered into on July  11  , 2022  \nOn behalf of the University of Alberta  \nTanya Wick,  \nAssociate Vice President HRHSEThe University of Alberta  \nOn behalf of the Association of Academic Staff of the University of Alberta  \nGordon Swaters  \nPresident  \nAssociation of Academic Staff of the University of Alberta  \nAppendix A  \nWork From Home Program  \nWork From Home Program  \nNovember 2021  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nPurpose 2  \nGuiding Principles 3  \nDefi nitions 5  \nEligibility 6  \nEmployee Considerations 7  \nApplication and Approval 8  \nRegular Review 9  \nHours of Work/Scheduling 10  \nAccountabilities 11  \nTraining Requirements 13  \nHome Office Requirements 14  \nCompliance with University Policy and Procedures 15  \nInformation Management-Security/Privacy 16  \nInformation Management-Systems and Technology 17  \nHealth and Safety 18  \nEmployee Pay and Expenses 20  \nWork from Home (WFH) Application Form 21  \nWork from Home (WFH) Written Agreement 24  \nWork From Home Program | 2  \nPurpose  \nThe University of Alberta is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive work environment for its employees. In appropriate circumstances, approved by the university, this can include opportunities to work from home.  \nThe Work from Home (WFH) Program is intended to provide employees who are seeking flexibi lity in work location to improve work-life balance while maintaining the necessary level of productivity, engagement and performance required by the university.  \nThe COVID-19 pandemic, changing operational needs, improvements in the use of technology and acceptance of a different model of working has created the opportunity for formal guidelines in implementing WFH Agreements.  \nGuiding Principles  \nThe use of t he WFH Program is voluntary and mutually agreed upon between the Employee and the Manager before the Agreement is signed. 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