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Government CanTelework Like a Private Company.

September 26, 2011 /

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Telework is what the world is about." former Sun Microsystems CEO Scott McNealy

Count former Sun Microsystems CEO Scott McNealy among the industry heavyweights who support telework in government workplaces.

McNealy, the company’s founder, voiced his support for mobile employment programs and said that Sun was an early adopter of the strategy. McNealy’s comments came Thursday, Sept. 22, at a teleworking conference attended by local, state and federal government workers.

By Hilton Collins

Full Story: http://www.govtech.com/policy-management/Can-Government-Telework-Like-Private-Company.html

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Va. to offer trial program offering tax breaks for businesses that let employees work remotely

Virginia is offering tax credits for businesses that allow employees to work remotely.

Legislation adopted this year provides up to $1,200 in tax credits per employee or up to $50,000 per company, for eligible telework expenses incurred during 2012 and 2013. To be eligible, employers must apply with the Virginia Department of Taxation by Oct. 31.

Full Story: http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/va-to-offer-trial-program-offering-tax-breaks-for-businesses-that-let-employees-work-remotely/2011/09/26/gIQAxJWRyK_story.html