Flexible Scheduling Options
Identifies the alternative work schedules the organization may offer based on role requirements and operational needs. 

Eligibility & Consideration
Establishes criteria for determining which positions and employees may be considered for flexible scheduling arrangements.

Requests & Approvals
Outlines procedures for submitting, evaluating, documenting, and approving flexible scheduling requests.

Coverage & Availability
Defines expectations for staffing coverage, core hours, employee availability, communication, and required meetings. 

Attendance & Timekeeping
Addresses punctuality, schedule adherence, meal and rest periods, overtime approval, and accurate recording of work time.

Review, Modification & Discontinuation
Establishes expectations for periodically reviewing arrangements and modifying or ending them when business or performance needs change.

Who This Policy Is For

Designed for organizations seeking a consistent, professional framework for managing flexible scheduling arrangements.

A strong fit for small and mid-sized organizations, nonprofits, growing employers, lean or one-person HR teams, and managers who need clear expectations for eligibility, requests, approvals, coverage, availability, timekeeping, and ongoing review of flexible work schedules.

How to Use This Template

Start with a professionally structured framework, then tailor it to your organization.

Customize the editable Word template to reflect your organization’s scheduling options, eligibility criteria, request and approval process, core-hour expectations, coverage requirements, and timekeeping practices. Coordinate it with related attendance, overtime, meal and rest period, remote work, and leave policies, communicate responsibilities to employees and managers, and review arrangements periodically as operational needs change.