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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How about if employers got with the times and allowed more telework? Especially on bad weather days and when the systems are already set up. [/quote]

You aren't allowed to telework with young kids at home. So that penalizes us with kids if they don't close, but force us to telework. It's basically forced annual leave for people with kids under 8. I'd rather they keep the office open.[/quote]

It depends on the office. Most offices do not permit simultaneous telework and child care but if you can swing both -- let's say you and spouse both work from home and split the day -- then you might be able to do some work. My office of lawyers "bills" -- if I set my 4 year old up with a movie and am able to work while he watches, then I work and put in for telework for the hours I actually am able to work. Of course not everyone permits this.

Also, OPM issued regulations last year regarding weather and safety leave. The basic rule is now that anyone who has a telework agreement in place, even a situational (non-regular) telework agreement, must telework when the office is closed, or else take leave. No more days off when the office is closed. You're expected to work and if you can't because of child care or whatever else, you have to take leave. It is very annoying especially with the ridiculous school closures around here (looking at you, MoCo) but it is what it is and there is no point being constantly surprised by it. Do your homework by asking your manager or looking up your agency's policy and be prepared.[/quote]

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