Telework Policy

Purpose: 

This Order issues and transmits General Services Administration (GSA) policy governing the use of telework.

Background: 

Based on the provisions of the Presidential Memorandum, Return to In-Person Work dated January 22, 2025, and the OPM Return to Office Guidance Memorandum dated January 22, 2025, this policy provides guidelines for implementation of telework within GSA.

Applicability: 

This Order applies to all GSA employees in the performance of their duties, except for the employees in the following independent offices within GSA:

1. The Office of Inspector General. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has independent personnel authority. See Section 6 of the Inspector General Act of 1978, (5 U.S.C. App. 3), as amended (Inspector General is authorized “to select, appoint, and employ such officers and employees as may be necessary for carrying out the functions, powers, and duties of the Office of Inspector General”) and GSA Order ADM P 5450.39D GSA Delegations of Authority Manual (Delegations Manual), Chapter 2, Part 1 (“the Inspector General has independent authority to formulate policies and make determinations concerning human capital issues within the [OIG]” and GSA determinations/delegations do not limit that authority). Similarly, GSA specifically recognizes that the Inspector General has independent authority to formulate policies and make determinations concerning training, employee development, and career management; and 
    
2. The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals.  This policy applies to the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) only to the extent that the CBCA determines it is consistent with the CBCA’s independent authority under the Contract Disputes Act and it does not conflict with other CBCA policies or the CBCA mission.

Cancellation: 

This Order supersedes HRM 6040.1C, GSA Telework and Remote Work Policy, dated February 22, 2024.  

Summary of Changes: 

This Order removes references to remote work and telework position categories.   Routine telework and full-time telework can only be approved in limited circumstances outlined in this policy.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Office of Human Resources (OHRM) is responsible for ensuring the order is carried out in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and bargaining obligations.