New OPM order mandates telework

The order would mandate telework for all eligible employees regardless of their prior arrangements. View More

Administration urges agencies to minimize face-to-face contact

In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, while also ensuring that government operations continue, the administration is asking all agency leaders to reduce face-to-face interactions, especially at offices that serve vulnerable populations. View More

What happens if I was scheduled to telework on a day my regular worksite is closed?Apr 06, 2014

You would be expected to work if possible and would not be entitled to receive overtime pay, credit hours, or compensatory time off for performing work during regularly scheduled non-overtime hours. View More

Apart from severe weather, what changes can an agency make to work schedules for emergency reasons?Apr 06, 2014

The government may change its operating status due to a natural or man-made event (such as a terror incident) or for other reasons, such as localized flooding or power outages. View More

Can I change my working schedule due to extreme heat?Apr 06, 2014