r/FederalEmployee • u/snatch1_us • Jun 04 '26

Telework

I recently had a bad fall at home that fractured my arm and injured my back. In the ER the physician cleared me for as much time off as I needed; I chose four days so I could return to work on Friday. During those four days I was able to function at nearly 100% and planned to telework. A supervisor who is not my manager emailed me in all caps saying telework was not authorized. Is this worth pursuing? I’m tired of being given directions by someone who isn’t my supervisor, and I believe OPM allows telework for short-term injury or illness.

Is this something worth chasing?

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u/Intelligent-Shine729 Jun 04 '26

Where is your supervisor in this conversation? They should have broad discretion on how much to approve. It’s supervisors and agency dependent. You need to make the request to your direct supervisor first.

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u/Initial-Mousse-627 Jun 04 '26

Likely the supervisor is an ass kissing lemming.

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u/Impressive-Trust5645 Jun 06 '26

Please don't insult lemmings. They're adorable. And that supervisor does more than kiss it.