The California Public Utilities Commission has decided to pause a previous order requiring state employees to return to the office. Originally, the plan mandated a two-day in-office work requirement starting in September. Employees represented by SEIU Local 1000 argued that this change violated earlier agreements designed to delay a prior return-to-office mandate by Governor Gavin Newsom. Following these concerns, the executive director confirmed all union-represented employees could work remotely until January 2, 2026, after receiving advice from the state's chief labor negotiator regarding a 90-day pause on telework policy changes.
During a protest against Governor Gavin Newsom's return-to-office order, a protester carried a sign featuring a 2004 fashion magazine photograph of Newsom with the words 'They not like us.'
The California Public Utilities Commission announced a pause on the September return-to-office order for employees, allowing remote work continuity until January 2, 2026.
Employees represented by SEIU Local 1000 claimed the planned change to the telework policy violated agreements aimed at saving California payroll expenses.
CPUC Executive Director Rachel Peterson informed union-represented employees that they could continue working remotely full time after consulting with CalHR over the telework policy changes.
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