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Employee

Questions and answers

Generally, the answer to this question is no. An employee’s participation in the telework program is voluntary; thus, an agency may not compel an employee to participate in the telework program, even if some or all of the duties of the position can be performed at an alternative location. There are exceptions to this rule found in the evacuation pay authority available at 5 CFR part 550, subpart D.

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Employee

Questions and answers

If an employee's position is determined to be telework suitable and the employee is eligible to participate, can the employee be required to telework even though he/she has indicated a desire not to telework?