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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.

Federal Telework Caught in Election-Year Political Crossfire

FedSmith.com author Gleb TsipurskyBy Gleb TsipurskyJul 29, 2024 12:34 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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The author says that election-year politics is interfering with federal telework policymaking.

How RTO Mandates are Fueling Federal Worker Unionism

FedSmith.com author Gleb TsipurskyBy Gleb TsipurskyJul 24, 2024 2:57 PM | Updated: Jun 11, 2025 5:02 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Return-to-office requirements are driving unionization efforts among some federal employees.

How Return-to-Office Mandates are Backfiring for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Gleb TsipurskyBy Gleb TsipurskyJul 18, 2024 2:19 PM | Updated: Jul 24, 2024 3:09 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

A recent survey indicates higher job satisfaction among employees who telework.

If They Only Knew: ADA Awareness Can Block RTO for Government Staff

FedSmith.com author Gleb TsipurskyBy Gleb TsipurskyJul 15, 2024 1:22 PM | Updated: Jul 24, 2024 3:13 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Gleb TsipurskyBy Gleb TsipurskyJul 8, 2024 2:50 PM | Updated: Jan 13, 2025 4:52 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 1, 2024 11:05 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Gleb TsipurskyBy Gleb TsipurskyJun 25, 2024 7:05 AM | Updated: Jul 24, 2024 3:10 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 17, 2024 12:35 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Gleb TsipurskyBy Gleb TsipurskyJun 11, 2024 3:11 PM | Updated: Jul 24, 2024 3:08 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
Image showing a telework setup with a laptop and stack of paperwork on a coffee table in front of a sofa

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 7, 2024 9:48 AM | Updated: Jul 30, 2024 3:21 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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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.

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