[5555624]

We're still waiting guidance as to whether this applies just to remote work or if it includes telework. (A few years ago, we were told that the difference was remote workers worked completely remote; but, teleworkers have a cubicle or office.) The Executive Order says "remote work arrangements"; but, it then says. "require employees to return to work in-person at their respective duty stations on a full-time basis" Most of our personnel telework one, sometimes two, days per week. We do have a couple of remote workers, who are military spouses and they're wondering if that falls under the possible exemptions.

[pabs3]

Hmm, "duty stations" adds a lot of wiggle room when that can be located anywhere.

[choult]

There will be no exceptions. Trump, Musk et al don't understand compromise.

[5555624]

We'll see. The Executive Order allows for exemptions, "provided that the department and agency heads shall make exemptions they deem necessary." The big question is what criteria shall be used for those exemptions.

[nxobject]

As someone who cares about government efficiency, I hope it’ll service as an escape hatch to help agencies avoid the worst impacts of this policy. But I’m sure it’ll be a a way to reward political appointees with perks that career civil servants don’t get.