MRPBS Publications - Human Resources Desk Guide

Subchapter 4368
Telework Program 
Table of Contents

Introduction

• Purpose of this Subchapter 
• Eligibility/Suitability
• Description of Program
• Definitions

Section A - Responsibilities

• Employees 
• Supervisors
• Telework Coordinators
• Approving Officials 
• MRP Telework Contacts
• Approving Officials and Coordinators 
• Telework Training

Section B - Telework Options

• Introduction
• Regular
• Situational
• Unscheduled Telework
• Medical Conditions
• Natural Disaster
• Pandemic Health Crisis or Other Emergency
• Evacuation and Advance Salary Payments During and Emergency
  
• A Note About Child and Elder Care

Section C - Terms and Conditions

• Official Duty Station
• Changes to the Telework Agreement
• Home Visits
• Official Work Area 
• Tax Benefits 
• Standards of Conduct

Section D - Time and Attendance

• Tours of Duty Guidelines
• Scheduling Guidelines
• Leave
• Holidays
• Washington, D.C. Metro Area Emergency Dismissal and Closure Procedures
• Field Emergency Dismissal and Closure Procedures
• Dismissals and Emergency Closings 
• Accounting for Travel Time 
• Documentation 

Section E - Participation and Removal

• Participation in the Program 
• Denial of Participation
• Performance Management
• Counseling
• Disciplinary or Alternative Actions
• Termination of the Telework Agreement and Removal from the Program 

Section F - Private Residences: Equipment and Costs

• Introduction 
• Employee-Owned Equipment
• Agency-Owned Equipment
• Requesting a Telephone Line
• Additional Telephone Features
• Requesting a Calling Card
• Requesting Dial-Up Connectivity (APHIS only) 
• Issuing/Purchasing Equipment
• Installing Telephones
• Proper Use of Phone
• Telephone Service/Repairs
• Paying Telephone Costs
• Reviewing Phone Reports
• Returning Equipment

Section G - Satellite Offices: Equipment and Costs

• Agreements with Satellite Offices
• Agency-Owned Equipment
• Employee-Owned Equipment
• Long Distance Calls

Section H - Liability

• Introduction
• Federal Employees Compensation Act (Workers' Compensation)
• Military Personnel and Civilian Employees Claims Act 
• Federal Tort Claims Act
• Restrictions on Private Residences
• Security