Telework Policy

Policy Number: 500-015: Human Resources  

Policy Title: Telework Policy (Non-union, Non-faculty, Non-student) 

Responsible Officer: Chief Human Resources Officer 

Responsible Office: Office of Human Resources 

Effective Date: September 28, 2020; revised December 1, 2021; revised March 30, 2026

Summary: The 2026 policy establishes requirements, criteria, and guidelines for telework arrangements that support the University’s mission and operational needs across schools, colleges, and administrative and operational divisions. It delineates a position-based framework around three categories: On-Campus, Hybrid Flexible, and Institutionally-Approved Fully Remote. This policy applies to all regular, full-time and part-time non-union, non-faculty, and non-student employees of Howard University.

Keywords: remote, work arrangement, eligibility, on-campus, hybrid, flexible, fully remote, job classification, compliance, performance, managers, episodic, emergency, Workday