US Government Aims to Expand Remote Work for Tech Employees

 Tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon and Facebook may be laying off workers by the thousands, but one organization is hiring: The US government plans to boost pay and expand remote work options, all to draw in more tech employees.

The number of federal positions offering support for remote and telework choices has grown by almost 50% across the past two fiscal years. That expansion might continue in the near future.

At the same time, however, it might be rolled back: House Republicans have just introduced a bill that, if passed, could force a return-to-the-office mandate for federal agencies.