MRPBS Publications - Human Resources Desk Guide

Subchapter 4368
Telework Program 
Table of Contents

Introduction

• Purpose of this Subchapter 
• Eligibility 
• Description of Program 

Section A - Responsibilities

• Employees 
• Supervisors
• Telework Coordinators
• Approving Officials 
• MRP Human Resources Division 
• Approving Officials and Coordinators 

Section B - Telework Options

• Introduction
• Regular or As-Needed Participation
• Medical Condition
• 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 - Becoming a Participant

• Overview of the Process
• Letter of Designation
• Medical Documentation
• Worker’s Compensation
• Work Agreement 
• Work Schedule Form 
• Training 

Section D - Time and Attendance

• Tours of Duty Guidelines
• Scheduling Guidelines
• Leave
• Holidays 
• 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
• 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
• Military Personnel and Civilian Employees Claims Act 
• Federal Tort Claims Act
• Restrictions on Private Residences
• Security 

Appendix - Forms

• MRP Form 18-R: Work Restriction Evaluation 
• MRP Form 19-R: Work Schedule 
• MRP Form 210-R: Telework Agreement (AMS & GIPSA employees only)
• MRP Form 210-R: Teleworks! Agreement (APHIS employees only)