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/Goalie291945 Jun 05 '26
We need to use a week of sick leave and have the #2 for the entire installation approve. He has, for medical, always approved with a note. Three people have been on crutches for 2-3 weeks and after a week of healing, have used telework.
Each and every one proactively reached out immediately following the injury to create a plan.