The OPM telework report added that each agency develops its
own policy to fit its own mission and culture, possibly
accounting for some of the differences in acceptance rates
among agencies and among offices. These focus on eligibility
criteria (characteristics of the position) and qualifying
criteria (characteristics of the employee).
Thirty-six agencies specify occupations in which telework
can or cannot occur. In addition, some agencies prohibit
certain categories of employees from teleworking, including
executives (12), managers (9), supervisors (9), support
staff (12), temporary employees (16), employees on
alternative work schedules (9), and part-time employees (10).
Fifty-two agencies report that they require a minimum
performance rating for teleworkers, 35 exclude employees
with past disciplinary problems, and 25 require a minimum
time in position.
In addition, 46 agencies provide for telework by employees
with health problems and the same number allow telework to
be used with alternative work schedules, while 35 require
teleworkers to adhere to core hours.
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