Lawmakers from both parties are urging the Trump administration to exempt military spouses from recent telework restrictions for federal employees, fearing it could worsen recruitment and retention in the military. A recent memo hints at possible exemptions, but lacks explicit assurance for military spouses. With options like deferred resignations looming, lawmakers stress clarity is essential to prevent financial strain on the families of military personnel. Twelve Democrats have appealed to the Office of Personnel Management for explicit exemptions, highlighting the risks of losing skilled personnel without proper guidance.
Without clear and immediate guidance to the spouses of military, diplomatic, and national security professionals, the federal government risks losing these talented personnel and causing undue financial strain for their families.
Advocates and lawmakers are raising alarm that the directive doesn't explicitly exempt military spouses from the mandatory return-to-office mandate outlined in a Jan. 20 executive order.
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