The bill would create a process for executive branch employees to request telework. Supervisors would have to consider medical conditions, caregiving, disability, and long commutes, and explain decisions in writing. Employees could appeal denials to an agency telework office and then appeal an adverse decision to the Merit Systems Protection Board. If a supervisor or telework office does not decide within 90 days, the request would be temporarily approved until a final decision. The bill would also bar federal funds from being used to carry out the specified return-to-office memorandum or later directives to end remote work. The bill was introduced and referred to a House committee.
If you work for an executive branch agency, you could request telework from your supervisor and appeal certain denials. If practicable, an employee with an urgent medical condition would receive 10 to 15 business days of telework while the request is considered. The bill would prohibit retaliation for making a request or appeal. Agencies would publish updated telework policies on their websites.
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The bill’s findings state that telework can support productivity, emergency readiness, employee health, staff retention, and effective use of resources.
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