Telework Enhancement Act of 2010
2010 would require each agency to establish a policy under which employees may be authorized to telework to the maximum extent possible without diminishing employee performance or agency operations.
Telework
Federal employees can stay up to date on news impacting telework in the federal government with articles in this section. Navigate the evolving landscape of remote work within the federal government, exploring topics such as telecommuting policies, trends, and legislation in Congress that can impact telework.
Telework Bill for Federal Agencies Passed By Congress
The “Telework Enhancement Act of 2010” has been passed by Congress and sent to the President for signature. The bill is designed to increase the amount of telework performed by federal employees and establishes requirements for agencies in implementing telework throughout most of the federal government.
Will Telework Improve or Inhibit Agency Efficiency? Readers Voice Their Views
Telework is being used in federal agencies and OPM is expanding it via a pilot program. A majority of those responding to our recent survey have had some experience with the program.
“Telework” in the Federal Government
The Office of Personnel Management is conducting an experiment with a “results-oriented work environment” in which each person is “free to do whatever they want, whenever they want, as long as the work gets done.”
Telework: Trendy Hot Issue, Long Term Policy Goal or Political Plum?
OPM’s new Director launched a “telework” initiative as his first leap into Federal human resources management. People are wondering, “What the heck is this about?”
Is There Life After Retiring from the Federal Government? One Retiree’s Perspective
Do you have a plan mapped out for your life after retirement? This retired federal employee did not have a plan but has survived the change with some ups and downs.
Federal Leave Policies: A Blessing or A Curse?
Recent articles on sick leave generated a substantial response from readers. Some asked what kinds of leave federal employees can use or for more information on when sick leave can be used. Some of the righteous indignation, ethical outrage, and management concern may be heightened or alleviated after reading more about federal employee leave policies.
Taxing Telecommuters
The US Supreme Court has declined to review a case in which a telecommuter was required to pay income tax to New York State while living in Tennessee.
