The California Public Utilities Commission announced a pause on a September return-to-office mandate for employees until next year. Earlier, the agency directed employees to work in person two days a week. Employees claimed the telework policy change violated agreements established earlier in the month regarding Governor Gavin Newsom's four-day office return order. Following reports, CPUC's Executive Director notified employees that they could continue full-time remote work until January 2, 2026. The decision followed guidance from CalHR pertaining to a 90-day pause in telework policy changes included in union agreements.
The California Public Utilities Commission announced Friday afternoon that the agency would pause a September return-to-office order for employees until next year.
Employees represented by SEIU Local 1000 alleged the telework policy change violated agreements that the state signed last month delaying Gov. Gavin Newsom's four-day return-to-office order.
CPUC Executive Director Rachel Peterson emailed staff informing them that all union-represented employees with the agency could continue working remotely full time until Jan. 2, 2026.
Terrie Prosper, CPUC spokesperson, said in a statement that the agency sought advice from CalHR over a 90-day pause to telework policy changes included in unions' side letters.
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