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Are You Entitled to Weather and Safety Leave if you Telework?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 8, 2019 2:27 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM has addressed some common questions federal employees may have regarding weather and safety leave.

Weather and Safety Leave, Evacuation Payments Among HR Aids for Federal Employees During Hurricane Season

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSeptember 5, 2019 11:46 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM is reminding federal agencies of the HR flexibilities they can offer to federal employees to assist them during hurricane season.

OPM Suggests Teleworking to Beat the Summer Heat

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJuly 17, 2019 9:00 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The Washington, DC area is under a heat advisory, and OPM is reminding agencies of workplace flexibilities to help employees beat the heat.

Official Time, Telework and Labor Relations in 2019

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 10, 2019 1:23 PM Categories Court Cases, Human Resources Leave a comment
Mediator reviews case records as he sits at a desk with a gavel next to him on the desk while another businessman sits across from him with his hands clasped as he listens

An agency and a union went before the FSIP to resolve a bargaining dispute about official time and telework procedures. Here are the results.

OPM Encourages Use of Telework During the Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJanuary 24, 2019 2:27 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM is reminding agencies to be as accommodating as possible to the needs of excepted employees working during the ongoing partial government shutdown.

Teleworking as a Reasonable Accommodation is an Essential Right Granted to the Federal Employee

By Eric PinesUpdated: December 3, 2018 4:37 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
Businesswoman sitting on the couch with her leg elevated to treat an injury while she talks on the phone and works on her laptop - telework as a reasonable accommodation

Telework can be a reasonable accommodation provided to federal employees. The author looks at a court decision that illustrates how it can apply.

Telework is the Focus of New Dismissal and Closure Procedures

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 25, 2018 12:42 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM recently updated its governmentwide closure and dismissal policies which include a new type of weather related leave and strong emphasis on telework.

Legislation Aims to Boost Telework Participation

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJuly 28, 2018 5:36 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Recently introduced legislation would establish several provisions designed to boost telework among the federal workforce.

Education Department Updates its Telework Policy

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJune 14, 2018 2:25 PM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment
Home office/telework workspace desk with a laptop, notepad, glasses and coffee cup

A new and more restrictive telework policy is being implemented at the Department of Education on October 1st.

OPM Says Government is Open on June 12

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJune 11, 2018 5:50 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM said it’s business as usual in Washington despite the Capitals parade, but that agencies are encouraged to give federal employees administrative leave.

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