Senator Introduces Telework Policy Bill for Federal Employees
Senator James Lankford, R-OK, introduced the Telework Reform Act of 2023, S. 3015, on Thursday, October 12, 2023, to solidify current telework policies and improve the management and transparency of telework programs.
The bill redefines telework, codifying existing rules permitting federal workers the flexibility to work from approved locations beyond their usual office, even from their homes. It enforces annual reviews of telework agreements, mandates training for managers, and focuses on improving performance management, data accuracy, and cyber-security. The legislation also opens doors to noncompetitive appointments for high-performing former federal employees, veterans, and spouses of U.S. Armed Forces members or law enforcement officers, specifically for remote work positions.
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