DHS ends teleworking, requires employees to work in person

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s Ok. We had a long run from March 2020 until almost March 2025.

You guys- it’s not the returning to the office that’s an issue- it’s the no telework whatsoever that’s the issue. My best employer has a broken leg (true story! He’s had multiple surgeries now) and can’t drive. I really don’t want him to be on short term disability because he’s not allowed to telework. He can’t drive though.

Can he not get a reasonable accommodation during his recovery?

Will your agency not give a waiver?

My agency is allowing situational telework and I'm pretty sure would bless a short term arrangement for an employee like you describe.

I don't think any agencies have their waiver processes in place yet.

RA processes can take a pretty long time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s Ok. We had a long run from March 2020 until almost March 2025.

Finally some sanity in this inane thread.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s Ok. We had a long run from March 2020 until almost March 2025.

You guys- it’s not the returning to the office that’s an issue- it’s the no telework whatsoever that’s the issue. My best employer has a broken leg (true story! He’s had multiple surgeries now) and can’t drive. I really don’t want him to be on short term disability because he’s not allowed to telework. He can’t drive though.

He should qualify for a very rare exemption under the ADA. Feds mad that they can no longer drive their kids to soccer at 4:00 should not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s Ok. We had a long run from March 2020 until almost March 2025.

You guys- it’s not the returning to the office that’s an issue- it’s the no telework whatsoever that’s the issue. My best employer has a broken leg (true story! He’s had multiple surgeries now) and can’t drive. I really don’t want him to be on short term disability because he’s not allowed to telework. He can’t drive though.

I work in a fed office that has never had a telework option and have had multiple coworkers who have still managed to routinely report to work with broken limbs, and other serious injuries. Uber, carpools, having a friend or family member drive you or public transport are all valid options. Yes its inconvenient but going out on disability or demanding a telework accommodation in these circumstances is why Feds get a bad name.

[Anonymous]

I’ll pass on this.

[Anonymous]

They are going to make it so bad you quit. Don’t.