Reconsideration Process

The reconsideration process allows a staff member whose request for a flexible work arrangement has been denied to request reconsideration of the decision. Requests for reconsideration must be directed to the applicable dean or vice president, except those concerning denials by Human Resources for flexible work arrangements outside of Massachusetts, which must be directed to the vice president for human resources.

• To request reconsideration of a denial of a flexible work arrangement, the staff member must send an email to the appropriate dean or vice president articulating the reason for requesting reconsideration, the rationale for the flexible work arrangement, the submitted Flexible Work Request Form, and any prior written correspondence to or from the manager or department head relating to the requested flexible work arrangement.
• A decision will be made as soon as practical, typically within 10 business days from receipt of the request for reconsideration. Reconsideration decisions are final.
• A dean or vice president may designate another administrator to decide requests for reconsideration relating to flexible work arrangements on their behalf.