Bill 119 s 82, also known as the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010, is a piece of legislation aimed at amending title 5 of the United States Code to address telework for Federal employees. The bill seeks to promote telework as a viable option for Federal employees, allowing them to work remotely from locations outside of their traditional office settings.
The Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 requires Federal agencies to establish telework policies and programs, as well as designate a Telework Managing Officer to oversee and implement these initiatives. The bill also mandates that agencies identify eligible employees for telework and provide training and resources to support telework arrangements.
Additionally, the legislation requires agencies to establish goals for increasing telework participation and report on their progress annually. The bill also includes provisions for evaluating the effectiveness of telework programs and making adjustments as needed.
Overall, the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 aims to increase flexibility for Federal employees, improve work-life balance, and enhance productivity and efficiency within the Federal government. It is a bipartisan effort to modernize the workplace and adapt to the changing needs of the workforce in the 21st century.