This telework policy issues and transmits the U.S. Census Bureau’s policy governing the use of workforce mobility and telework, and supersedes all previous telework policies, including past practices, in place throughout the Census Bureau. Based on the provisions of Public Law No. 111-292, known as the Telework Enhancement Act (TEA) of 2010. Telework is defined and authorized by the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010, which is now codified within 5 United States Code (U.S.C) Chapter 65. This policy provides guidelines for implementation of telework within the Census Bureau.

Approved January 2023