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Bill Would Maximize Telework for Federal Employees During Coronavirus Pandemic
A Senate bill would direct federal agencies to maximize telework for federal employees during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Federal Employees and Union Dues
The FLRA is issuing a proposed rule to allow federal employees to more easily cancel a union dues withholding allotment. Comments are due by April 9, 2020.
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OMB Tells Agencies to Limit In-Person Contact, Maximize Telework to Combat Coronavirus
OMB has issued another memo for agencies with action items to take to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
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More Telework? Absolutely. But Far More is Needed During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The author says that telework is an important tool to combat the coronavirus, but it is not the only solution for agencies to consider.
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Lawmakers Want an Executive Order Expanding Telework for the Coronavirus
A group of Senators have asked President Trump to issue an executive order with clear direction expanding telework in response to the coronavirus.
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Can Telework Help the Government Stop the Coronavirus?
The federal government is pushing telework as a way to help contain the coronavirus and keep agencies operational. Do you think it can work?
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OMB Calls for Expanded Telework, Leave Options for Coronavirus
The Office of Management and Budget is asking federal agencies to make full use of telework and leave options to protect federal employees who are most at risk…
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Tips to Turbocharge Your Telework Experience
Are you planning to telework to combat the Coronavirus? These are some tips to enhance your experience.
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Coronavirus: Calls to Protect Federal Employees Ramping Up
As concerns mount about the coronavirus, lawmakers are pushing for more protections for federal employees.
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OPM Issues New Coronavirus Guidance
OPM has released a new memo with questions and answers addressing pay, leave and telework with regards to the coronavirus.