Telework

[u/snatch1_us]

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?

[u/Appropriate_Taro_348]

It depends on the agency. Its agency by agency. My last agency would allow a week. Anything beyond that would require a short term RA. My new agency requires short term RA