The US Treasury Department is grappling with a massive backlog of over 6,500 disability accommodation requests for telework, following President Trump's executive order mandating in-office work for federal employees. Internal memos reveal that many of these requests have remained unanswered for several months, exceeding the 20-day response deadline. This situation has raised alarms among Treasury officials about the possibility of numerous equal employment opportunity complaints, which could lead to substantial penalties and financial repercussions for the department. The situation highlights the complexities and unintended consequences of the return-to-office directives.
The US Treasury Department is facing significant penalties due to a backlog of over 6,500 remote work requests triggered by Trump's return-to-office mandate.
Treasury officials expressed concerns that the delays in addressing these disability accommodation requests could result in a wave of lawsuits, exposing the department to major financial liabilities.
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