Senate Passes Amendment Scrutinizing Telework
The Senate has approved an amendment that would require reporting on how many federal employees use telework to get higher locality pay.
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.
Ernst Wants Thorough Investigation of Telework
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Another bill has been introduced to cut telework benefits for federal employees.
OPM is Dropping its COVID-19 Operating Status Maximizing Telework
OPM is removing the COVID governmentwide operating status soon. Will this end telework?
