Legislation introduced in the Senate would make all federal employees eligible for telework unless otherwise deemed ineligible, reversing the current policy of requiring that employees be selected for the alternative work arrangement.
Introduced by Sens. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, and Mary Landrieu, D-La., the Telework Enhancement Act of 2007 would also require agencies to designate one full-time employee as a telework managing officer responsible for implementing the agency’s telework policy.
The TMO would also serve as a liaison between employees and managers, develop accountability and productivity criteria, and keep employees informed about their eligibility.
The bill would mandate telework training for new employees and managers as well as require a discussion of telework feasibility in employee reviews.
