Telework for Government Employees (Update Available)


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number


Overview/Description
This course provides telework guidelines for federal employees. It explains how to determine whether telework is a viable option for you, and how to prepare for a successful teleworking experience. This course also provides instruction on the best practices for teleworking, and how to manage the challenges associated with telework. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Labor, Employment, and Employee Benefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal, state, or local laws. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. The information contained herein is provided only as general information that may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. This information is not provided in the course of an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to constitute legal advice or to substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney licensed in your state.

Target Audience
Any employee of a US federal government agency who currently teleworks or wishes to do so in the future

Expected Duration (hours)
1.0

Lesson Objectives

Telework for Government Employees (Update Available)

  • recognize the considerations an employee should take when considering telework
  • recognize what you need to do to prepare for a successful telework experience
  • recognize examples of behaviors and actions that are considered best practices for teleworking
  • recognize how to deal with the challenges of teleworking
  • Course Number:
    fgov_01_a28_lc_enus