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.
Telework
Stay updated on telework and remote work policies across the federal government, including OPM guidance, agency‑specific rules, return‑to‑office directives, and legislation in Congress that may expand or restrict federal telework. Explore analysis of telecommuting trends, hybrid work models, productivity studies, and workforce impacts as agencies adjust their post‑pandemic workplace strategies. Find clear explanations and timely updates to help federal employees understand how evolving telework policies affect schedules, performance expectations, and work‑life flexibility.
Another Bill Introduced to Slash Telework for Federal Employees
Another bill has been introduced in the Senate to put limits on federal employees’ use of telework.
Bill Imposing Telework Requirements: “Americans have been on hold while bureaucrats phone it in.”
A bill would impose restrictions on telework by federal employees. It would also require evaluating the impact of telework on delivery and response times of services.
Lawmakers Raise More Questions About Telework
Two letters from Republican lawmakers highlight the ongoing debate over telework policies at federal agencies.
Bill Creates Incentive to Get Federal Employees Back in the Office
A recent bill would incentivize federal agencies to bring their employees back to the office or otherwise risk losing their allotted office space.
Falsify Timecard and Pay the Consequences
A Treasury employee was removed for reporting false information on his timecard and not following his supervisor’s instructions.
What is the Future of Telework and Remote Work Opportunities in the Federal Government in 2024?
There has been a concerted effort to return more federal employees to in-person work. What does this mean for telework prospects in 2024?
Many Federal Agency Offices Remain Largely Vacant Post COVID
A new report shows that 24 federal agencies’ headquarters buildings are occupied at less than half of their capacity despite the end of the COVID pandemic.
Telework: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
The author analyzes a recent FSIP decision involving telework at the Federal Election Commission.
Most Federal Employees Are Still Teleworking
The 2023 FEVS results show that most federal employees are still teleworking after the pandemic.
