What the Latest Guidance From OPM, EEOC Means for Remote Federal Employees With Disabilities
What do the new OPM and EEOC guidelines mean for federal employees who want to use telework as a reasonable accommodation?
Telework
Stay updated on telework and remote work policies across the federal government, including OPM guidance, agency‑specific rules, return‑to‑office directives, and legislation in Congress that may expand or restrict federal telework. Explore analysis of telecommuting trends, hybrid work models, productivity studies, and workforce impacts as agencies adjust their post‑pandemic workplace strategies. Find clear explanations and timely updates to help federal employees understand how evolving telework policies affect schedules, performance expectations, and work‑life flexibility.
OPM Issues New Guidance on Telework as a Reasonable Accommodation
OPM and EEOC have issued FAQs regarding using telework as a reasonable accommodation for disabilities.
New Federal Report Shows RTO Backfires on Federal Talent
A recent GAO report found that limiting telework at SSA led to recruiting challenges.
DoD Overpaid Remote Workers Due to Recordkeeping Errors, Report Finds
An IG report found that DoD was improperly paying some employees working remotely due to a lack of oversight.
Winter Storm Prompts DC Area Office Closures on Monday
A winter storm moving across the country has prompted office closures in the Washington, DC area on Monday.
OPM Issues Revised Telework Guidelines
OPM has issued revised telework guidelines for federal employees and agencies in accordance with President Trump’s return to in-person work directive.
From a Shutdown to the Pay Raise: The Top Federal Employee Stories of 2025
The longest government shutdown in history, mass layoffs, and unprecedented Christmas holidays are among the most memorable events for federal employees in 2025.
Federal Employees Ordered Back to In-Person Work: Can I Still Request Remote Work as a Disability Accommodation?
Can federal employees still request telework as a reasonable accommodation despite the Trump administration’s return to office mandate?
Trump’s Return to Office Policy and the Decline of Telework Among Federal Employees
New data from Gallup show that the return to office requirement for federal employees is having the desired effect on telework.
Faith and Flexibility: Telework as a Religious Accommodation in the Federal Workforce
OPM has issued updated guidance to help agencies accommodate federal employees’ religious beliefs and practices.
