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2 weeks agoOPM Stresses Monitoring of Offsite Work (Where It Still Is Allowed)
OPM guidance limits federal telework, generally requiring full-time, in-person work at agency worksites with limited, documented exceptions.
This decision to allow remote work comes amidst changes to the H-1B visa program under the Trump administration. Employees can work remotely until March 2 if they were in India as of December 13 and are awaiting rescheduled visa appointments, according to an internal memo viewed by Business Insider. However, they face strict limitations: coding, strategic decision-making, and customer interactions are prohibited. Amazon's internal memo, posted on December 17, emphasizes compliance with local laws, stating no exceptions to the restrictions.