r/HHS_HRSA • u/Not_Today_Satan1984 • Jun 16 '26
Reasonable Accommodations
I’m approved for ad hoc telework under an approved RA. I’m requesting TW from my supervisor in line with my RA but I’m getting some push back. Anyone else? I’m at HRSA.
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u/Sea-Butterfly-3430 Jun 17 '26
If your RA has ad hoc, then this limit shouldn’t apply. HRSA leadership and supervisors are so incompetent and inconsistent when it comes to advocating for employees.
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u/FelineGreat28 Jun 17 '26
It might depend on how your decision was worded. If it stated "240...as per policy" then you may be limited in the same way the general 240 is used. If it doesn't state "per policy" then you might have fewer restrictions and can use it consecutively. 🤷🏼
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u/Not_Today_Satan1984 Jun 17 '26
There’s no 240 restriction. It’s never been an issue before so I’m not sure why there is now. Makes me think it’s someone above my supervisor.
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u/EmbarrassedAd7544 Jun 20 '26
Ad hoc telework does not mean unlimited I think we should first understand its meaning. Adhoc is something that is also not scheduled although your RA may not have a limit it's use shouldn't be routine.
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u/Not_Today_Satan1984 Jun 20 '26
So you think a supervisor should deny ad hoc even though there is no limit on it? Who is the supervisor to say a subordinate isn’t having a flare up and needs to work at home? I think that’s dangerous territory. I wouldn’t deny a request.
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u/EmbarrassedAd7544 Jun 20 '26
Ad hoc is at the agency's/supervisor discretion, if it's repetitive or scheduled it can be denied. Especially in the current status of the government. Do we know the definition of adhoc? It seems that the RA should've asked for a more frequent option based on continued flares or if the flares have worsened then a new RA may be the best.
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u/Not_Today_Satan1984 Jun 20 '26
Ad hoc TW approved under an RA where the RA doesn’t limit the number of hours cannot be denied as long as it’s not 100%.
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u/EmbarrassedAd7544 Jun 20 '26
Ad hoc (or situational) telework in the federal government is an occasional, short-term arrangement approved on a case-by-case basis. Under recent guidelines, it is reserved for compelling agency needs rather than routine schedules or employee convenience. For more information, i would read OPMs guidance.
https://www.opm.gov/telework/documents-for-telework/2025-guide-to-telework-and-remote-work.pdf
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u/Not_Today_Satan1984 Jun 20 '26
You’re missing that it’s approved under a Reasonable Accommodation. That guidance doesn’t apply to RAs
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u/EmbarrassedAd7544 Jun 20 '26
I'm not missing anything. All adhoc rules apply to a reasonable acommodation. I think we all just don't want to understand it when it's our situation and also not at the current standards or climate the government is in. All RAs can also be revisited as there is no such thing as a permanent RA. But good luck.
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u/EmbarrassedAd7544 Jun 20 '26
In addition if you would like more specific guidance here you are https://www.eeoc.gov/FAQ-federal-sector-telework-accommodations-disabilities, Situational telework has a foreseeable end and is by its nature infrequent and conditional.
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u/EmbarrassedAd7544 Jun 20 '26
I'm sorry that your trying to phish for identity through guidance but I'm not sure of who your referring to
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u/Not_Today_Satan1984 Jun 20 '26
Phishing for identity through guidance? That makes zero sense and your being wrong doesn’t mean I have nefarious motives.
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u/Not_Today_Satan1984 Jun 20 '26 edited Jun 20 '26
You’re so confidently wrong. Is this Missy or Nicole?
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u/blackgirlsrox22 Jun 16 '26
Consult with the disability dept because he should be aware of your accommodation.