NASA Procedural Requirements

NPR 3600.2 Effective Date: January 06, 2010 Expiration Date: January 06, 2015

Subject: NASA Telework Program

Responsible Office: Office of Human Capital Management

Chapter 4. Workers' Compensation and Liability

4.1 Teleworkers are covered by the provisions of the Federal Employees Compensation Act. On-the-job injuries or accidents shall be brought to the immediate attention of the employee's supervisor and are subject to investigation.

4.2 NASA shall not be liable for damages to the employee's real and/or personal property while the employee is working at the approved alternative worksite except to the extent that the Agency is held liable under the Military Personnel and Civilian Employees Claims Act and the Federal Tort Claims Act. Advice and assistance regarding legal claims or other liabilities shall be referred to the Office of the General/Chief Counsel.

4.3 The Agency assumes no responsibility for any operating costs, including home maintenance, insurance, personal equipment, or utilities (with the possible exception of telephone charges incurred per paragraph 3.4) associated with an employee's use of a personal residence as an alternative worksite.

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