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AWOL Threats and Telework Accommodation Rights
If you’re being told, “Report in-person or you’ll be marked AWOL,” pause—but do not panic.
AWOL (Absent Without Leave) is often the pivot point where a disability accommodation di...
Avoiding AWOL After a Shutdown Ends
When a shutdown ends, most federal employees feel immediate relief—pay will resume, operations restart, and uncertainty loosens its grip. But there’s a lesser-known risk that surfa...
SSA Shutdown AWOL Policies May Violate the Rehabilitation Act
Federal employees classified as “excepted” during the shutdown—especially at SSA—are facing a confusing mix of leave cancellations, telework denials, and AWOL threats. If this soun...
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