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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.

Navigating Telework Accommodations for Federal Employees Under the Trump Administration

By Anna Kathryn BarryJan 16, 2025 11:55 AM | Updated: Jan 24, 2025 10:37 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Telework is expected to be scaled back, but what will this mean for federal employees using it as a disability accommodation?

Report Offers Recommendations to Trump Administration for Managing Telework

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 16, 2025 8:02 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
Illustration depicting employees working together remotely on a project - a laptop computer pictured in the center with person icons surrounding it

A new report examines the current state of telework in the federal government and makes suggestions for how to best manage it during the Trump administration.

Federal Employees Face Telework Limits, Hiring Freeze on Trump’s First Day

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 11, 2025 10:57 AM | Updated: Jan 13, 2025 2:41 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
Words 'executive order' written in red on a white notecard lying on a USA flag

The inauguration of Donald Trump is fast approaching. Reports of Executive Orders on his first day on telework and a federal hiring freeze are now surfacing.

First Bills Targeting Federal Employees Introduced in New Congress

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 9, 2025 9:56 AM | Updated: Jan 25, 2025 4:51 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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Several bills have been introduced in the new Congress that could impact federal employees’ pay and benefits.

Looking Back on 2024: Federal Pay Raise, an Election, and More

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 31, 2024 11:50 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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What were the biggest events of 2024 for federal employees?

Bill Would Relocate at Least 30% of Federal Employees Outside of DC

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 23, 2024 12:05 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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Legislation that would move many federal employees outside the DC area would also likely result in a pay cut for affected employees.

Senator Joni Ernst and OPM: The Deep State Fights Back on Telework

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 23, 2024 7:05 AM | Updated: Dec 26, 2024 2:24 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Senator Joni Ernst is urging OPM to stop agencies from including labor agreements that may hinder workforce changes proposed by Trump administration, including telework.

Trump Says Feds Must Return to Office: DOGE Acts Would Limit Telework

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 16, 2024 4:04 PM | Updated: Jan 9, 2025 2:04 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
Man engaged in telework at home while sitting at a desk in front of a laptop and taking notes on a notepad

The incoming Trump administration is trying to cut telework while federal employee unions have been working to expand it. What is likely to happen next year?

Medical Inability to Perform Duties Leads to Removal

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithDec 10, 2024 1:14 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A federal employee with medical limitations was removed for medical inability to work after failing to convince her agency to allow full-time remote work.

Fact Checking the DOGE Telework Report

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 9, 2024 11:50 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
Man teleworking sitting at a desk in the corner of a bedroom working on a laptop while talking on a phone

A recent report critical of telework made some claims about how many federal employees are teleworking. Are they accurate?

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