H.R. 10713
Federal Telework Protection Act
Summary:
• Establishes a formal process for federal employees to request telework, including supervisor review, written decisions, an agency-level appeal to a telework office, and further appeal to the Merit Systems Protection Board
• Prohibits retaliation against employees for filing telework requests or appeals, requires consideration of medical conditions, caregiving, disability, and significant commuting time, and mandates automatic approval if no decision is issued within 90 days
• Prohibits federal funds from being used to implement the January 20, 2025 presidential memorandum titled "Return to In Person Work" or any associated directives requiring employees to return in-person
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• Prohibits retaliation against employees for filing telework requests or appeals, requires consideration of medical conditions, caregiving, disability, and significant commuting time, and mandates automatic approval if no decision is issued within 90 days
• Prohibits federal funds from being used to implement the January 20, 2025 presidential memorandum titled "Return to In Person Work" or any associated directives requiring employees to return in-person
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