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
According to our contract Article 51 – University Closings
- If the university is closed: You are not required to charge PTO (personal time off, which includes Vacation, Administrative Leave or Personal Holiday).
- If the university cancels classes on your campus: You can arrive late or stay home and charge PTO. There will be no disciplinary action taken. If you come in, you can request to leave early and charge PTO. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied
- Essential employees are required to report to work as needed. For guidelines on overtime compensation, see Article 51 Section C. For those who work in off-campus or County facilities, see Article 51, Section D.
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.
