Reasonable Accommodation for Religious Purposes

This memorandum is from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director Scott Kupor to leadership of all other agencies. It follows the Presidential Memorandum discouraging telework and mandating a return to in-office work. The memorandum provides guidance on exceptions for religious reasons. Specifically, it encourages agencies "to adopt a generous approach to approving religious accommodations, prioritizing employee needs while maintaining operational efficiency." It also outlines telework as a reasonable accommodation for religious practices, such as Sabbath or holiday observance, scheduled prayers, services, meditation, fasting, or other religious obligations.