Working hours
Article 12
1. The expert shall be subject to the rules in force in the GSC as regards working hours and flexitime arrangements, depending on the requirements of the post to which the expert is assigned within the GSC. 2. The expert shall serve on a full-time basis throughout the period of secondment. Following a duly justified request from a Directorate-General and subject to compatibility with the interests of the GSC, the GSC may authorise an expert to work part-time, after agreement from the employer. 3. Where part-time working is authorised, the expert shall work at least half of the normal working time. 4. The allowances applicable within the GSC for shift work or standby duty may be paid to experts.