#workplace-policy
#workplace-policy

fromThe San Francisco Standard

Return to office: Gavin Newsom orders California state workers back 4 days a week - Local News Matters

Gov. Gavin Newsom mandates at least four in-person workdays for state employees starting July 1, citing collaboration and accountability benefits.

SF politics

Mayor orders San Francisco workers back to office 4 days a week

Increased in-office working enhances city operational efficiency and aims to revitalize the downtown area.

fromHR Brew

Cameo puts its money where its office is with new RTO policy

Employees are reluctant to return to the office full-time, prioritizing remote work for job satisfaction.

fromSan Diego Union-Tribune

Red states embrace Trump's crackdown on remote government work

Nebraska's dispute over state workers' return to offices is set to be resolved by the highest court and highlights national politicization of remote work.

fromSalon

"They're not working": Trump accuses federal workings of slacking after he spent the day golfing

Trump criticized federal workers for telecommuting, asserting they are not productive, while he himself golfed.

Only 10% of federal workers are fully remote, contrary to Trump's claims.

fromThe Conversation

More than two-thirds of organisations have a formal work-from-home policy. Here's how the benefits stack up

The Coalition plans to mandate public servants back to the office 5 days a week, citing inefficiencies in current work-from-home arrangements.

California

fromLocal News Matters

fromThe San Francisco Standard

Return to office: Gavin Newsom orders California state workers back 4 days a week - Local News Matters

Gov. Gavin Newsom mandates at least four in-person workdays for state employees starting July 1, citing collaboration and accountability benefits.

SF politics

Mayor orders San Francisco workers back to office 4 days a week

Increased in-office working enhances city operational efficiency and aims to revitalize the downtown area.

fromHR Brew

Cameo puts its money where its office is with new RTO policy

Employees are reluctant to return to the office full-time, prioritizing remote work for job satisfaction.

fromSan Diego Union-Tribune

Red states embrace Trump's crackdown on remote government work

Nebraska's dispute over state workers' return to offices is set to be resolved by the highest court and highlights national politicization of remote work.

fromSalon

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

"They're not working": Trump accuses federal workings of slacking after he spent the day golfing

Trump criticized federal workers for telecommuting, asserting they are not productive, while he himself golfed.

Only 10% of federal workers are fully remote, contrary to Trump's claims.

more#remote-work

Women in technology

1 day ago

Barclays indicates it may ban trans women from women's toilets

Barclays Bank plans to prohibit trans women from using gender-aligned toilets following a Supreme Court ruling that defines 'sex' as biological.

#veterans-affairs

Veteran suicide hotline employees permitted to work remotely after concerns that in-office requirement would hurt service

The Veterans Affairs Department reversed its decision on in-person work for crisis hotline staff amid concerns for veterans' care.

Concerns remain among employees about the efficacy of returning to in-person work, particularly for sensitive roles.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Mental health

Inside the Turmoil at the V.A. Mental Health System Under Trump

The new return-to-office policy at Veterans Affairs jeopardizes patient confidentiality and threatens the mental health support provided to veterans.

fromMilitary.com

Remote teams

VA Announces End of Remote Work for Thousands of Employees

VA employees must return to work full time in facilities, promoting equality and productivity across the board.

2 days ago

Remote teams

Tens of thousands of VA employees might not have desks when they return to the office

VHA employees must return to office work by May 5, despite a predicted shortage of workstations.

Veteran suicide hotline employees permitted to work remotely after concerns that in-office requirement would hurt service

The Veterans Affairs Department reversed its decision on in-person work for crisis hotline staff amid concerns for veterans' care.

Concerns remain among employees about the efficacy of returning to in-person work, particularly for sensitive roles.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Mental health

Inside the Turmoil at the V.A. Mental Health System Under Trump

The new return-to-office policy at Veterans Affairs jeopardizes patient confidentiality and threatens the mental health support provided to veterans.

fromMilitary.com

Remote teams

VA Announces End of Remote Work for Thousands of Employees

VA employees must return to work full time in facilities, promoting equality and productivity across the board.

2 days ago

Remote teams

Tens of thousands of VA employees might not have desks when they return to the office

VHA employees must return to office work by May 5, despite a predicted shortage of workstations.

more#veterans-affairs

Media industry

fromwww.mediaite.com

2 days ago

Fox Sports VP Was Fired for Incident Unrelated to Bombshell Sexual Assault Suit, Lawyer Claims

Fox Sports executive Charlie Dixon was terminated amidst allegations of sexual assault and a dispute over hiring practices, but cited reasons vary.

JPMorgan staff are using a private chat to vent about the incoming RTO mandate - and share intel

Employees are actively seeking clarity on JPMorgan Chase's return-to-office mandate due to a lack of official communication.

fromTechRadar

IBM return-to-office scheme is reportedly targeting older workers

IBM's return-to-office policy may be perceived as a method to push older workers out of the company.

TikTok is ramping up RTO and some are balking at the new requirements

TikTok is enforcing strict office attendance for US e-commerce staff, mandating five days a week in the office.

Jamie Dimon says to quit if you don't like his RTO demands. Some of his tech workers might do just that.

JPMorgan Chase's strict return-to-office policy may lead to talent attrition among its tech workers.

Washington DC

fromAP News

Federal workers return to offices amid threat from Elon Musk

Federal employees must return to agency offices as mandated by President Trump's administration, with warnings of administrative leave for non-compliance.

fromFortune

Amazon employees are 'rage-applying' as its return-to-office mandate looms-experts say that's exactly what CEO Andy Jassy wants

Amazon's return-to-office policy could lead to employee attrition, serving as a strategy to reduce headcount without formal layoffs.

JPMorgan staff are using a private chat to vent about the incoming RTO mandate - and share intel

Employees are actively seeking clarity on JPMorgan Chase's return-to-office mandate due to a lack of official communication.

fromTechRadar

IBM return-to-office scheme is reportedly targeting older workers

IBM's return-to-office policy may be perceived as a method to push older workers out of the company.

TikTok is ramping up RTO and some are balking at the new requirements

TikTok is enforcing strict office attendance for US e-commerce staff, mandating five days a week in the office.

Jamie Dimon says to quit if you don't like his RTO demands. Some of his tech workers might do just that.

JPMorgan Chase's strict return-to-office policy may lead to talent attrition among its tech workers.

Washington DC

fromAP News

Federal workers return to offices amid threat from Elon Musk

Federal employees must return to agency offices as mandated by President Trump's administration, with warnings of administrative leave for non-compliance.

fromFortune

Amazon employees are 'rage-applying' as its return-to-office mandate looms-experts say that's exactly what CEO Andy Jassy wants

Amazon's return-to-office policy could lead to employee attrition, serving as a strategy to reduce headcount without formal layoffs.

more#return-to-office

fromEntrepreneur

6 days ago

Intel Mandates That Employees Work Onsite Four Days a Week | Entrepreneur

Intel mandates four days a week in-office work to foster collaboration and is planning layoffs to improve efficiency.

Black Lives Matter

fromNew York Post

1 week ago

Exclusive | George Floyd Minnesota hospital makes staff watch wild 'N-word' training video

Hennepin County Medical Center requires staff to complete a training focusing on the N-word and its implications in the workplace.

2 weeks ago

Privacy professionals

Don't call it DEI: Recruiters explain the hiring landscape under Trump 2.0

Some hiring managers remain committed to DEI despite rollbacks, valuing diversity to identify the most qualified candidates.

fromClickUp

Remote teams

How to Create an Employee Attendance Policy? | ClickUp

A clear employee attendance policy enhances accountability and satisfaction while ensuring smooth operations.

#trump-administration

Women in technology

Random acts of protest: How federal workers are quietly pushing back on DOGE

Federal workers are utilizing subtle forms of protest against mass firings and policy changes with creative tactics like snarky emails and symbolism.

fromAbove the Law

Law

Morning Docket: 01.23.25

The Trump administration has effectively frozen the DOJ's civil rights division, signaling a notable shift in its approach to diversity and inclusion initiatives.

fromForbes

Remote teams

Navigating Change: Preparing Federal Employees For A New Administration

Federal employees must adapt to significant changes following Trump's election, focusing on workplace shifts and professional preparedness.

fromJalopnik

Remote teams

Trump's Return-To-Office Forces 17,000 Workers Into 4,400 Parking Spaces In DC

President Trump's executive order banning remote work led to major traffic issues in DC due to insufficient parking for federal employees.

Women in technology

Random acts of protest: How federal workers are quietly pushing back on DOGE

Federal workers are utilizing subtle forms of protest against mass firings and policy changes with creative tactics like snarky emails and symbolism.

fromAbove the Law

Law

Morning Docket: 01.23.25

The Trump administration has effectively frozen the DOJ's civil rights division, signaling a notable shift in its approach to diversity and inclusion initiatives.

fromForbes

Remote teams

Navigating Change: Preparing Federal Employees For A New Administration

Federal employees must adapt to significant changes following Trump's election, focusing on workplace shifts and professional preparedness.

fromJalopnik

more#trump-administration

Remote teams

Trump's Return-To-Office Forces 17,000 Workers Into 4,400 Parking Spaces In DC

President Trump's executive order banning remote work led to major traffic issues in DC due to insufficient parking for federal employees.

California

fromKTLA

Newsom orders California state workers back to the office

California mandates state workers return to the office at least four days a week to boost collaboration and innovation.

fromArs Technica

Sergey Brin says AGI is within reach if Googlers work 60-hour weeks

Sergey Brin advises Google employees to work in-office five days a week and aim for 60 hours to enhance AI productivity.

Brin's perspective highlights the urgency of competing in the AI sector and emphasizes collaborative, in-person work.

JPMorgan Just Decided That Employee Feedback Doesn't Matter. It's a Spectacularly Bad Decision

JPMorgan's decision to require office presence by March has faced employee backlash, leading to controversial action to disable internal comment discussions.

fromYahoo Finance

Remote teams

Jamie Dimon popped off at the 1,200+ JPMorgan employees fighting against full-time RTO: 'I don't care how many people sign that petition'

Jamie Dimon remains resolute on the return-to-office mandate, dismissing employee petitions for hybrid work.

Miscellaneous

New Right to Neonatal Care Leave: What Businesses Need to Know

The new neonatal care leave empowers employees with up to 12 weeks of leave to support their newborns requiring hospital care.

fromInc

JPMorgan Just Decided That Employee Feedback Doesn't Matter. It's a Spectacularly Bad Decision

JPMorgan's decision to require office presence by March has faced employee backlash, leading to controversial action to disable internal comment discussions.

fromYahoo Finance

Remote teams

Jamie Dimon popped off at the 1,200+ JPMorgan employees fighting against full-time RTO: 'I don't care how many people sign that petition'

Jamie Dimon remains resolute on the return-to-office mandate, dismissing employee petitions for hybrid work.

Miscellaneous

New Right to Neonatal Care Leave: What Businesses Need to Know

The new neonatal care leave empowers employees with up to 12 weeks of leave to support their newborns requiring hospital care.

more#employee-rights

fromABA Journal

Law

Managers, supervisors must return to office, district attorney in Oregon county says

The Multnomah County district attorney's office mandates in-person work for managers and supervisors, citing the importance of collaboration and direct support for staff.

#employee-support

Remote teams

UK employers urged to adopt fertility policies or risk losing talented staff

Supporting employees undergoing fertility treatment can reduce turnover and sick leave for businesses.

Only 19% of organizations have formal fertility policies despite a high demand for such support.

fromTechCrunch

Remote teams

TikTok tells LA staff impacted by wildfires to use personal/sick hours if they can't work from home | TechCrunch

TikTok is not providing paid leave for employees impacted by the LA wildfires, requiring personal or sick days instead.

Remote teams

UK employers urged to adopt fertility policies or risk losing talented staff

Supporting employees undergoing fertility treatment can reduce turnover and sick leave for businesses.

Only 19% of organizations have formal fertility policies despite a high demand for such support.

fromTechCrunch

Remote teams

TikTok tells LA staff impacted by wildfires to use personal/sick hours if they can't work from home | TechCrunch

TikTok is not providing paid leave for employees impacted by the LA wildfires, requiring personal or sick days instead.

more#employee-support

fromAbove the Law

fromRaleigh News & Observer

Law

Hope You Enjoyed Hybrid - See Also

Sullivan & Cromwell's return to a five-day office week signifies a shift back towards traditional work structures amidst hybrid trends.

Remote teams

What are the in-office work rules entering 2025? We asked 10 major Triangle companies.

Companies are moving towards increased in-person work as they reassess post-pandemic office policies.

fromThe Mercury News

Business

New California law bans bosses from ordering staff to attend anti-union meetings

California's new law bans mandatory discussions on political or religious views in the workplace to protect workers' rights to unionize.

fromBloomberg.com

Remote teams

Trump Vows to Fire Federal Employees Who Don't Return to Office

Trump threatens to dismiss federal employees who refuse to return to the office.

Trump plans to legally challenge Biden's remote work contracts for federal employees.

fromESPN.com

Miscellaneous

Investigation finds no violations by Storm coaches

The Seattle Storm investigation found no violations of harassment or bullying in the coaching staff after player complaints.

fromTheregister