Federal Employee Return to Work Act

2/5/2025, 1:08 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 119 s 27, also known as the "Telework Pay Adjustment Prohibition Act," aims to prevent certain telework employees from receiving annual adjustments to their pay schedules. The bill is designed to address concerns about the fairness and equity of pay for telework employees compared to those who work in traditional office settings.

Under this legislation, telework employees who are deemed ineligible for certain annual pay adjustments would be prohibited from receiving them. The bill does not specify which specific pay adjustments would be affected, but it is likely aimed at preventing telework employees from receiving increases that are typically tied to factors such as cost of living adjustments or performance evaluations.

The rationale behind this bill is to ensure that telework employees are not unfairly advantaged or disadvantaged compared to their in-office counterparts. Proponents argue that telework employees already enjoy benefits such as flexibility and reduced commuting costs, and therefore should not receive the same pay increases as those who work in a traditional office setting. Critics of the bill argue that it could create disparities in pay and morale among telework employees, potentially leading to retention issues and decreased productivity. They also point out that telework has become increasingly common and necessary in today's digital age, and that penalizing telework employees in this way could hinder the growth of remote work opportunities. Overall, Bill 119 s 27 raises important questions about the future of telework and how pay should be structured for employees who work remotely. It will be important for lawmakers to carefully consider the potential impacts of this legislation on both telework employees and the broader workforce before making a decision on its passage.
Congress
119

Number
S - 27

Introduced on
2025-01-07

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/7/2025

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 119 s 27, also known as the "Telework Pay Adjustment Prohibition Act," aims to prevent certain telework employees from receiving annual adjustments to their pay schedules. The bill is designed to address concerns about the fairness and equity of pay for telework employees compared to those who work in traditional office settings.

Under this legislation, telework employees who are deemed ineligible for certain annual pay adjustments would be prohibited from receiving them. The bill does not specify which specific pay adjustments would be affected, but it is likely aimed at preventing telework employees from receiving increases that are typically tied to factors such as cost of living adjustments or performance evaluations.

The rationale behind this bill is to ensure that telework employees are not unfairly advantaged or disadvantaged compared to their in-office counterparts. Proponents argue that telework employees already enjoy benefits such as flexibility and reduced commuting costs, and therefore should not receive the same pay increases as those who work in a traditional office setting. Critics of the bill argue that it could create disparities in pay and morale among telework employees, potentially leading to retention issues and decreased productivity. They also point out that telework has become increasingly common and necessary in today's digital age, and that penalizing telework employees in this way could hinder the growth of remote work opportunities. Overall, Bill 119 s 27 raises important questions about the future of telework and how pay should be structured for employees who work remotely. It will be important for lawmakers to carefully consider the potential impacts of this legislation on both telework employees and the broader workforce before making a decision on its passage.
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Official Title as IntroducedA bill to prohibit certain telework employees from receiving certain annual adjustments to pay schedules, and for other purposes.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.