Course Info
Telework as a Reasonable Accommodation in 2025: Handling Return to In-Person Work Exemption Requests – March 6, 2025
President Trump’s inauguration day Memorandum to agencies was clear: Agency leaders must “require employees to return to work in-person.” In a follow-up memo, the Office of Personnel Management noted that agency supervisors could excuse employees “due to a disability, qualifying medical condition, or other compelling reasons.”
Telework is already the most commonly requested reasonable accommodation, and you can expect an increase in those requests as you wrap up your return-to-work plan. What are the exemptions to the in-person requirement? How do you determine if telework is an appropriate reasonable accommodation? What if there is another accommodation that would also be effective? This training will answer all of those questions and more.
Learning objectives
- Identify the lawful exemptions to the return-to-work order.
- Determine if telework is an effective reasonable accommodation.
- Recognize when an agency can legally deny telework as an accommodation.
Training time
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET
Pricing
Standard (register February 25 – March 6, 2025): $250.00
Event FAQs
Can I attend this class using my government computer?
This event will be held on Zoom. Many government computers and systems allow Zoom access. If, for some reason, your firewall will not allow access, you are welcome to use your personal email address to register and to attend the sessions from your personal device. Dial-in telephone access is also available.
Can I earn CLE credits for this class?
CLE applications are the responsibility of each attendee; FELTG does not apply for the credits on behalf of attendees. If you seek CLE credit, you may use the materials provided by FELTG in submission to your state bar. You may also request a certificate of completion containing the number of training hours attended.
Can I share my access link with co-workers?
No. Registration for this event is per individual, and access links may not be shared. Each link may only be used by one person.
Can I register as a teleworker?
This event is individual registration, so the cost is the same whether the person is teleworking or attending from an agency facility.
How do I receive a group discount?
Group discounts are available for agencies registering 10 or more individuals for the full event by the early bird registration deadline. The group discount must be requested in writing with registration submission via email or fax.
What are the Substitute, Cancellation, and No-show Policies for Registered Participants?
Substitutions may be made at no cost with advance notice to FELTG. We kindly request 24-hour advance notice. No substitutions will be permitted within one hour of the training start time. No cancellations are accepted within 30 days of the training start date. No cancellations are accepted on pre-paid registrations. There are no refunds for no-shows.
Is this Training Compliant with the 2025 Executive Orders?
All FELTG classes are in compliance with the Trump administration’s Executive Orders.
- Type: Pre-Scheduled
- Date: March 6, 2025
- Start Time: 3:00 PM
- End Time: 4:00 PM
- Categories: Employee Relations, Litigation & Advocacy, Supervisor Training
- Instructor: Deborah J. Hopkins
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Can I share my access link with co-workers?
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Can I register a teleworker?
Each event is individual registration, so the cost is the same whether the person is teleworking or in an agency facility.
How do I receive a group rate discount?
Group rates are available for agencies registering 10 or more individuals. Group discounts end the same day as early bird registration. Please see the event description for exact details.
