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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.

Ernst Wants Thorough Investigation of Telework

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 6, 2023 5:45 PM | Updated: Sep 8, 2023 1:06 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
Official portrait of Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA)

Senator Joni Ernst wants to know how many federal employees are using telework to get paid at a higher locality rate even though they work in a cheaper area.

House Republicans Question Timing of Biden Administration’s Push to Slash Telework

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 5, 2023 7:05 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

A House Committee is skeptical about the timing of the White House’s announcement to reduce telework for federal employees.

OPM Explains Policy on Paying Teleworking Federal Employees Who Travel During Work

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 25, 2023 9:15 AM | Updated: Jan 14, 2025 8:34 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM has issued guidance explaining when federal employees can get paid for travel time during telework or remote work.

House Republicans Turn Up the Heat on Telework Investigations

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 9, 2023 3:45 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

A House Committee is not letting up on its scrutiny of elevated levels of post-pandemic telework.

Senators: Stop Telework or Scrap the Empty Office Space

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 7, 2023 7:35 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
Woman pictured working at home sitting on the floor in front of a couch with a laptop while she talks on the phone and looks at paperwork; a dog is sleeping beside her on the floor

Two Senators want federal employees to either return to working in their offices or get rid of the vacant office space.

VA to Cut Telework Starting This Fall

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 26, 2023 2:09 PM | Updated: Jun 3, 2023 10:36 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
wall reading "Department of Veterans Affairs" lined with rose bushes outside of the Jacksonville National Cemetery

The VA said that federal employees at the agency will soon have to spend less time on telework and more days working in person.

Scrutiny of Federal Employees’ Telework Continues

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 25, 2023 9:35 AM | Updated: May 26, 2023 2:10 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

A House Committee wants information on the level of telework at federal agencies and its impact on performance and service delivery.

Senate Bill Would Slash Telework Benefits for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 15, 2023 2:18 PM | Updated: Jun 5, 2023 11:47 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Another bill has been introduced to cut telework benefits for federal employees.

OPM is Dropping its COVID-19 Operating Status Maximizing Telework

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 19, 2023 6:15 AM | Updated: May 24, 2023 6:04 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM is removing the COVID governmentwide operating status soon. Will this end telework?

Biden Administration Directs Agencies to Cut Telework (Sort of)

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 14, 2023 12:19 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

New OMB guidance directs agencies to scale back telework for federal employees. Will it actually happen this time?

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