Supervisors - I supervise an employee who works flex hours/I supervise faculty who do not regularly work within the University’s standard hours. Do I have to be available to respond to that employee outside of my own work hours?

A: The Disconnecting from Work policy applies to every employee at the University of Guelph. You are encouraged to set expectations with those who report to you about when you will be available to them. Speak with your team to reach an understanding of availability. For instance, outside of an emergency, you may not be available before 8 a.m. or after 5 p.m.

The Disconnecting from Work policy is not one-size-fits-all. It is a universal principle that will have individual application.