An alternate work schedule refers to any one of a variety of work arrangements different from traditional modalities. For example, different from Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., on-site work.

Enter the 9/80 work schedule. For those unfamiliar, here’s the gist. Basically, it’s a compressed workweek. However, it allows employees to work 80 hours over nine days instead of the standard ...