State of Virginia Launches Telework Incentive Program for Businesses

Virginia businesses that begin or expand formal telework programs may be eligible for up to $35,000 in reimbursements for costs associated with such programs -- thanks to a new initiative launched by the state, under the auspices of telework!va, a public/private telework partnership for businesses in northern Virginia. The program is a two-year pilot program with a budget of $3 million administered by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) through the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG).

Expenses eligible for reimbursement include:

To be eligible for participation in the program, companies must:

• Have a minimum of 20 employees.
  
• Offer a formal telework program with opportunities for qualified employees to telework from home or a telework center.
  
• Have their teleworking employees working from home or a telework center for at least eight days per month.

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