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The University of Alabama at Birmingham strives to offer its employees work environments that are flexible and engaging, thereby sustaining a culture that supports individual wellbeing and work-life balance. The Alternate Work Options Program assists with providing flexibility of work locations (for eligible positions) and scheduling based on the needs of the department, our students, and the areas served.

In order to uphold the university’s mission and shared values — including stewardship, accountability, and excellence — not all university employees are eligible to participate in the Alternate Work Options program, and supervisors are not required to approve all requests. Employees must remain committed to UAB’s mission, and units/schools/colleges’ staffing decisions must support continued growth and success across mission pillars with an unwavering commitment to our students, Birmingham, Alabama, and all who depend on us.

UAB offers four alternate work options for Workgroup A staff — Hybrid (Partially) Remote Work, Fully Remote Work for in-state and out-of-state employees, and Flexible Work Schedules. Options may vary according to an employee’s position, performance, and department operational needs.

Alternate Work Options
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Hybrid (Partially) Remote Work

A work arrangement in which an employee works at least one or more days per workweek at an Assigned Workplace. The employee must reside and work in the state of Alabama and must be within a 90-minute commuting distance of their Assigned Workplace.

In-State (Fully) Remote Work

A work arrangement in which the employee resides and works in the state of Alabama and typically works from an Alternate Work Location (off-site).

Out-of-State (Fully) Remote Work

A work arrangement in which the employee resides or works outside the state of Alabama and performs all work from an Alternate Work Location.

Flexible Work Schedule

A workweek schedule that is adjusted to allow start and end times outside of the work unit’s daily start and end times. While employees may have adjusted workweek schedules, the total number of hours worked in a workweek must be at least 40.

  • Hybrid (Partially) Remote Work

    A work arrangement in which an employee works at least one or more days per workweek at an Assigned Workplace. The employee must reside and work in the state of Alabama and must be within a 90-minute commuting distance of their Assigned Workplace.

  • In-State (Fully) Remote Work

    A work arrangement in which the employee resides and works in the state of Alabama and typically works from an Alternate Work Location (off-site).

  • Out-of-State (Fully) Remote Work

    A work arrangement in which the employee resides or works outside the state of Alabama and performs all work from an Alternate Work Location.

  • Flexible Work Schedule

    A workweek schedule that is adjusted to allow start and end times outside of the work unit’s daily start and end times. While employees may have adjusted workweek schedules, the total number of hours worked in a workweek must be at least 40.



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