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• Do the appraisal regulations require a manager to give an employee with unacceptable performance an opportunity to improve before imposing an adverse action?
  It depends on the provisions the agency chooses to use in taking the performance-based action. If the agency uses the appraisal provisions, an opportunity period must be provided. If the...
• The Act requires the successful completion of "an interactive telework training program" for employees prior to entering into a written telework agreement. By "interactive," does this mean that training must be "instructor-led" or face-to-face rather than via computer?
  No. In fact, the Act does not define what is meant by the term "interactive," thereby leaving it subject to interpretation. OPM has always considered the "Telework 101" training on...
• How do I apply to telework?
  Agencies have their own policies and procedures that determine how its employees may apply for a telework arrangement.   In general, employees should be prepared to make a business-based proposal to...