In one of his initial actions as the US President, Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday mandating that federal employees return to the office full-time, reports UNB.
This decision was part of a series of executive orders signed during a public event at a Washington arena, which was attended by thousands of his supporters.
According to a statement from the White House, department and agency heads in the executive branch are instructed to take immediate steps to end remote work arrangements. The order also directs federal employees to resume in-person work at their designated duty stations on a full-time basis, with department and agency heads having the authority to grant necessary exceptions.
The statement also emphasised that the directive would be enforced in accordance with applicable laws. However, the language of the order highlights potential challenges the Trump administration may face in enforcing it, particularly due to resistance from unions representing public sector workers who oppose ending remote work.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, work-from-home arrangements became widespread, with millions of white-collar employees working online to limit the virus’s spread.
These policies gained popularity among workers, as they appreciated the flexibility it offered in their personal lives.
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