Kentucky's Senate passed a bill mandating state employees return to in-office work, prohibiting telework unless in a state of emergency, with specific exemptions. This move responds to frustrations over inefficiencies, including paperwork backlogs and delays in construction permits. Proponents, including Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, argue that the return fosters better public service, while opponents question the necessity of such a change after the positive aspects of expanded telecommuting were recognized during the pandemic.
In recent months, several lawmakers have expressed frustration over inefficiencies they attribute to remote work such as paperwork backlogs and unreturned phone calls at state offices.
Sen. Lindsey Tichenor emphasized that the goal of the bill is to ensure state government employees return to their offices to increase public service efficiency.
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