President Trump's order for federal workers to return to in-person offices is set to create legal and logistical challenges as it conflicts with union agreements and anti-discrimination laws. Following Trump’s Day One executive orders, agencies have faced intense pressure to alter policies swiftly, raising concerns about potential resignations among civil servants. Labor experts suggest that the administration's directive lacks foresight, as agencies scramble to reconcile expectations with existing labor regulations and manage employee compliance within a tight deadline.
The administration is telling agencies to act first and figure it out later," said attorney Michelle Bercovici. "A lot of people are going to be scratching their heads at the last minute."
Ezell's guidance accused labor unions of abusing collective bargaining to get more remote work protections and called for a centralized policy on it.
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