Search Results: keywords:"remote work"

  • H. R. 7080 — To reinstate pre-pandemic telework policies of Executive agencies, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:464

    H.R. 7080, titled the “Earn Your Keep Act,” aims to bring back the telework policies that Executive agencies had in place before the COVID-19 pandemic. This bill requires the head of each Executive agency to reinstate these previous telework policies within 30 days of the bill being enacted....

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    The bill wants to bring back the same work-from-home rules for government workers that were used before COVID. If workers don't follow these rules, they could lose their jobs, and someone will check to see if people working from home are being paid the right amount based on where they are working.

  • S. 3530 — To retain Federal employees who are spouses of a member of the Armed Forces or the Foreign Service when relocating due to an involuntary transfer, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,011

    The READINESS Act (S. 3530) aims to help federal employees who are married to members of the Armed Forces or Foreign Service when they have to move because their spouse is reassigned. The bill requires federal agencies to allow these employees to work remotely, transfer them...

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    The READINESS Act is a rule to help workers who have to move because their husband or wife works in the military or foreign service. It says the government should let them work from home, find them a new job at their new place, or keep their job open for a while if they can't do the other options.

  • H. R. 10253 — To direct the Secretary of Labor to recognize employers with a commitment to helping employees balance workplace responsibilities and family obligations.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:730

    H.R. 10253, titled the "Honoring Family-Friendly Workplaces Act," proposes the creation of a certification program by the Secretary of Labor to recognize employers who support their employees in balancing work and family life. To earn this certification, employers must offer...

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    The bill wants to give a special award to companies that help their workers take care of their families, like by giving time off when they have a baby or letting them work from home sometimes. It’s like getting a gold star for being a company that cares about families!

  • S. 3015 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to address telework for Federal employees, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:7,369

    The "Telework Reform Act of 2023" is designed to update how federal employees work remotely. It changes definitions and guidelines regarding telework and remote work, requiring agencies to review and update work agreements annually based on performance, agency needs, and employee training....

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    The "Telework Reform Act of 2023" aims to update how government workers do their jobs from home or outside the office. It helps decide who can work from anywhere, how often they need to check if everything’s working well, and brings in rules for giving some people new jobs without the usual competition.