Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience. Q: As part of my duties I am expected to telework on occasion during off duty hours. I am permitted to telework when OPM grants “unscheduled telework” status and was approved by my director. However, my executive director denied my request, and I am classified as a non-bargaining unit employee. What are my options? A: Non bargaining unit employees can use the administrative grievance procedure to raise issues such as those…
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Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience. Q: My official duty station has been my home for over 20 years, or that’s what I thought. I have always parked the government vehicle at my house, with proper authorization, and departed to various work places from there. I am now being told I am required to drive my personal vehicle to the office. I referred to the telework regulations that said if someone does not commute to the office…