AZ SB1388

Establishes a comprehensive statewide telecommuting and alternative work schedule policy for eligible Arizona state employees, with the director of personnel responsible for creating and periodically updating the policy.

Defines telecommuting as a work arrangement allowing employees to perform job duties away from their central workplace at least one day per week under a written work agreement, and defines alternative work schedules as schedules differing from the standard 40-hour workweek (including four 10-hour days and job sharing).

Requires each state agency head to establish their own telecommuting and alternative work schedule policy identifying eligible and ineligible position categories, and to set annual targets for workforce participation.

Sets mandatory participation goals: by July 1, 2021, at least 25 percent of eligible workforce in alternative work schedules; by January 1, 2022, at least 20 percent of eligible workforce telecommuting (excluding Department of Public Safety, Department of Corrections, and Department of Juvenile Corrections).

Requires state agency heads to file annual reports by January 1 regarding telecommuting and alternative work schedule status, efficiency, and budget requests for technology and equipment needed to expand these programs.