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Public Law 105-277, Omnibus Appropriation Act, Title
IV, ยง 630 requires Executive Agencies to set aside $50,000 for
telework center use.
Agencies may not use COOP payments to satisfy this requirement.
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Yes, a Federal employee may receive reimbursement for business-related long distance phone calls made on their personal phone. GSA regulations (41 CFR 101.7) provide for reimbursement of telephone calls approved...
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Equipment and who will provide it will vary by situation. Many Federal agencies provide equipment (e.g., laptops, second phone lines, etc.) at home-based worksites. Each agency must establish its own...
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Government employees who suffer work-related injuries and/or damages at the alternative worksite are covered under the Military Personnel and Civilian Employees Claims Act, the Federal Tort Claims Act, or the...
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Agencies should allow pre-decisional involvement to the fullest extent practicable as provided in Executive Order 13522 and satisfy collective bargaining obligations by working with labor when developing their telework policies...
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No. Telework arrangements are typically voluntary. However, once an employee enters into a telework arrangement, it is possible that an agency may require an employee to telework if this is...
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For the most recent telework data, visit the Annual Reports to Congress page and view the latest report.
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No, the agency is not required to visit the teleworker’s home to inspect it for safety and ergonomics, although agency policy may establish that a manager or other official has...
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Yes. OPM provides interactive, online telework training courses for both managers and employees, free of charge. Training for managers is also available through OPM’s Eastern and Western Management Development Centers. Details...
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Generally, each Federal agency will be responsible for the service and maintenance of all government owned equipment. Teleworkers using their privately-owned equipment (when allowed by their agency) are responsible for...
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