article thumbnail

Employers Beware: There Are Rising Legal Risks Of Rigid RTO Policies

Allwork

This case underscores the complexities employers face in implementing return-to-office policies while also needing to provide ADA-compliant reasonable accommodations, particularly for employees with significant health risks. When he did not return to work under these conditions, Electric Boat considered him resigned.

Legal 299
article thumbnail

VA Commands Workers Back To Office In A Foreboding Sign For Federal Employees

Allwork

The move reverses the COVID-19 pandemic policies that allowed federal employees with the VA to work remotely from home. VA is the first agency to make such an announcement, but other federal agencies are expected to follow, according to The Federal Times. The new policy will be implemented this Fall.

Agencies 213
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Governments Are Pioneering the Flexible Work Revolution

Allwork

federal government has urged agencies to craft a balance between required in-person work and promoting remote work flexibilities. Federal government policies often act as a barometer for broader labor market trends. This commitment exemplifies an intent to align work arrangements with unique employee needs. Similarly, the U.S.

article thumbnail

It’s time to review (or create) your document retention policy

BMT Office Administration

They create a document retention policy that clarifies what needs to be saved, where, and for how long. Sticking to a set record retention policy eliminates guesswork and promotes efficiency. Courts and government agencies frown upon individual employees selectively keeping or tossing important documents.

Policies 105
article thumbnail

Here’s How to Establish Your Remote Startup

Allwork

For example, if your business is a remote recruiting agency, you’d have articles and information on how to find work. Remote Working Guidelines and Policies. It is critical to personalize policies to your company and iterate on them to create policies that genuinely work. Regular Meetings.

Policies 264
article thumbnail

Why The U.S. Is Unlikely To Pass Remote Work Legislation Anytime Soon

Allwork

The closest the country has gotten to passing remote work policy was when President Obama signed The Telework Enhancement Act of 2010, mandating remote work guidelines for federal employees. . The courts declared that they are not a super HR agency,” said Ronald Miller, senior legal analyst at Wolters Kluwer.

Agencies 261
article thumbnail

The Hidden Costs of Unlimited PTO

Success

However, it appears that organizations with unlimited paid time off policies actually see their employees taking less time off than they did before the policies were introduced. Although the idea behind it is grounded in solid science and research , the implementation of this kind of leave policy is only half the battle. .

Policies 246