General
Questions and answers
The answer depends on the agency's telework policy. While telework is not a substitute for dependent care, it can be a very valuable flexibility to employees with caregiving responsibilities. Agencies should address in their telework policies potential situations that may prevent or impact an employee’s ability to effectively perform their duties at home. This includes policies regarding the conditions under which employees may telework when they have a young child or other person requiring the presence of a caregiver in the home.