Back to Work Act of 2024

S 4266, the Back to Work Act of 2024, limits telework for federal employees to no more than 40% of workdays per pay period, directly affecting all federal workers. It requires agency heads to annually approve and monitor telework arrangements, with specific exceptions for roles needing classified access, new hires, managers, or employees with military/law enforcement spouses. Agencies must also report annually on telework productivity metrics, enforcement barriers, and impacts like security risks or productivity. The bill mandates these reports be reviewed by Congress and the Government Accountability Office (GAO). These changes take effect 180 days after enactment.