Chapter 2-3 – Variable Work Week
(Publié aussi en français sous le titre Chapitre 2-3 – Semaine de travail variable)
Table of Contents
Policy objective
Policy statement
Application
Policy requirements
References
Enquiries

Policy objective
To allow the compression or extension of the work week to the mutual benefit of the employer and employees, while maintaining the department's ability to operate effectively.
Policy statement
Management may authorize employees to complete their weekly hours of work in a period other than five (5) standard working days averaged over a specified period, when satisfied that operational requirements are met and provided that no increase in costs (including overtime) is incurred.
Application
This policy applies to all departments and other portions of the Public Service listed in Part I of Schedule I of the Public Service Staff Relations Act.
Policy requirements
Implementation of variable work week must be made in accordance with the provisions of the relevant collective agreement or the applicable terms and conditions of employment and conform to the Treasury Board policies on flexible and maximum hours of work.
References
Collective agreements
Terms and conditions of employment (TBM Compensation volume)
Maximum hours of work (TBM Compensation volume)
Flexible hours of work (TBM Human resources volume, chapter 1‑2)
This chapter replaces chapter 1‑16 of PMM volume 8.
Enquiries
Enquiries about this policy should be referred to the responsible officers in departmental headquarters who, in turn, may direct questions regarding policy interpretation to the following:
For unrepresented employees:
Policies and Procedures Group
General Personnel Policy Development and Compensation Division
Personnel Policy Branch
Treasury Board Secretariat
For represented employees:
Staff Relations Division
Personnel Policy Branch
Treasury Board Secretariat