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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.

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?

House Republicans Concerned Telework is Harming NASA’s Mission Readiness

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 13, 2023 9:41 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

House Republicans are concerned that federal employees at NASA are continuing to telework at the expense of the agency’s mission.

Can Federal Employees be Forced to SHOW UP to Work?

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Feb 27, 2023 7:45 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Legislation in Congress would cut federal employees’ telework benefits. What options do federal employees have if they want to remain on expanded telework?

Bill Cutting Federal Employees’ Telework Benefits Passes House

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 2, 2023 1:11 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The House has passed legislation that would slash telework benefits for federal employees.

Legislation Reintroduced to Slash Telework Flexibilities for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 13, 2023 9:20 AM | Updated: Feb 1, 2023 6:07 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Image showing a telework setup with a laptop and stack of paperwork on a coffee table in front of a sofa

Legislation has been introduced to prevent the Biden administration from making pandemic era telework policies permanent.

2022 Dismissal and Closure Procedures for Federal Employees and Agencies

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 13, 2022 3:22 PM | Updated: Dec 15, 2022 2:45 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM has issued new 2022 dismissal and closure procedures for federal employees heading into the winter season.

Refusal to Telework During COVID

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithAug 19, 2022 10:14 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A Defense Department employee who refused to go into the office and refused to telework was removed for Absence Without Leave (AWOL).

Legislation Reintroduced to Expand Telework

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 15, 2022 2:20 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Legislation has been reintroduced to permanently expand telework in the federal government.

SHOW UP Act Would Block Expanded Telework for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 21, 2022 1:19 PM | Updated: Mar 24, 2023 10:44 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Recently introduced legislation would put the brakes on the Biden administration’s effort to permanently expand telework for federal employees.

Do I Have to Return to the Office? What Federal Employees Need to Know About Teleworking Flexibilities

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Apr 29, 2022 10:48 AM Categories Human Resources 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

Federal employees who have enjoyed remote work and telework during the pandemic may not want to return to the office. What options do they have?

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