Chapter 65, Section 6502, Subsection (b) · 5 U.S.C. Chapter 65

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(b)The policy described under subsection (a) shall—

(1)ensure that telework does not diminish employee performance or agency operations;

(2)require a written agreement that—

(A)is entered into between an agency manager and an employee authorized to telework, that outlines the specific work arrangement that is agreed to; and

(B)is mandatory in order for any employee to participate in telework;

(3)provide that an employee may not be authorized to telework if the performance of that employee does not comply with the terms of the written agreement between the agency manager and that employee;

(4)except in emergency situations as determined by the head of an agency, not apply to any employee of the agency whose official duties require on a daily basis (every work day)—

(A)direct handling of secure materials determined to be inappropriate for telework by the agency head; or

(B)on-site activity that cannot be handled remotely or at an alternate worksite;

(5)be incorporated as part of the continuity of operations plans of the agency in the event of an emergency; and

(6)enumerate the circumstances under which employees may be permitted to temporarily perform work requirements and duties from approved overseas locations, provided that, except in emergency situations as determined by the head of the agency, such circumstances shall not include a situation in which an employee’s official duties require on at least a monthly basis the direct handling of secure materials determined to be inappropriate for telework by the agency head.

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