With snowfall up to seven inches in some parts of New Jersey Sunday, Dec. 15 and thousands of homes subject to power outages, it is a relevant time to review your rights under your URA contract.
- Your supervisor can institute hybrid (eg remote) work due to an emergency. Emergency is “A crisis or other emergency, including certain inclement weather events, that significantly disrupts a facility or facilities or the physical operation of a department as determined by the university.” See: Article 59 – Flexible Work Arrangements
- If the university cancels classes, see Article 51 – University Closings
- Enforce Your Right To A Safe Workplace: Acceptable Indoor Work Temperatures specifies temperature range in your workspace should be based on the Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health (PEOSH) standard guidelines of 68-79 degrees Fahrenheit.
Also good to know: Find resources for information about winter weather hazards, traffic problems and power outages from the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management.
