OPM’s Telework Guidance is Thorough and Surprisingly Progressive
OPM recently released detailed telework guidance. The author says it also is an important step forward in better serving employees’ needs.
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.
OPM recently released detailed telework guidance. The author says it also is an important step forward in better serving employees’ needs.
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If an employee is engaging in a work situation using telework, and is outside the locality pay area for the office, will the employee receive locality pay?
OPM has published an extensive list of FAQs regarding telework policies in the post-COVID area.
Some lawmakers said the Biden administration is putting the interests of federal employee unions ahead of Americans’ needs in deciding when to reopen agency offices.
A new memo instructs federal agencies to begin the process of returning many federal employees to work in offices as the pandemic winds down.
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