Federal Telework Caught in Election-Year Political Crossfire
The author says that election-year politics is interfering with federal telework policymaking.
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.
How RTO Mandates are Fueling Federal Worker Unionism
Return-to-office requirements are driving unionization efforts among some federal employees.
How Return-to-Office Mandates are Backfiring for Federal Employees
A recent survey indicates higher job satisfaction among employees who telework.
If They Only Knew: ADA Awareness Can Block RTO for Government Staff
Federal employees may be able to utilize the ADA to request work from home accommodations based on mental health conditions.
Bipartisan Cooperation is Advancing Federal Telework
A Senate committee advanced legislation which the author says provides a positive framework for telework reform in the federal government.
Federal Employees Encouraged to Telework for NATO Summit
OPM wants federal employees in the Washington, DC area to telework as much as possible during the upcoming NATO Summit.
Back to the Office? Federal Employees Say No Thanks
Federal employees indicated in a survey on telework that they are generally against returning to in-office work.
More Telework, Rapidly Expanding Locality Pay, and Lax Agency Oversight
Telework has expanded in federal government, and the size and number of locality pay areas have increased. One Senator has uncovered problems stemming from lax oversight.
Congress’s Misconceptions on Federal vs. Private Sector Telework
A CBO report on telework trends between federal employees and private sector workers contradicts beliefs of some lawmakers in Congress.
How to Get High Federal Locality Pay and Live in a Less Expensive Area
Are some federal employees receiving locality while living and working outside of that pay area? A report and questions from a Senator highlight the issue.
