Limiting Federal Employee Telework to 40% and Mandating Productivity Monitoring
This Act restricts telework for federal employees, setting a limit of 40% of work days per pay period. Federal agencies must monitor remote employees using technical means and report annually to Congress on productivity metrics and any negative effects of telework, such as costs or security vulnerabilities. Agency heads may further limit telework or waive the limitation in specific cases, such as for spouses of Armed Forces members or employees with highly specialized expertise.
Key points
Telework Limit: Federal employees are limited to teleworking for a maximum of 40% of work days per pay period.
Monitoring Requirement: Agencies must use remote technical means and other methods to monitor and evaluate employees while they are engaged in telework.
Waivers and Adjustments: The 40% limit can be waived for spouses of Armed Forces members or law enforcement officers, employees with highly specialized expertise, or other specific circumstances.
Annual Reporting: Executive agencies must submit annual reports to Congress detailing productivity metrics, barriers to enforcing the limit, and any negative effects of telework.
Status:
Expired
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