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Trump Ends Remote Work for Federal Employees as Major Companies Follow Suit

Trump Ends Remote Work for Federal Employees as Major Companies Follow Suit

President Trump issues an order to stop teleworking for federal employees amidst similar moves by large corporations.
Donald Trump, shortly after being inaugurated, signed an executive order eliminating the option of remote work for U.S. government employees.

This directive requires most federal workers to return to their offices full-time.

The instruction has been posted on the White House website, indicating that leaders of all federal agencies and departments must take necessary steps to terminate teleworking, in accordance with relevant laws.

As the largest employer in the country, the federal government oversees over 2 million employees.

Trump has significant authority over federal employment, allowing him to direct leaders to bring employees back to offices.

However, this initiative faces challenges, as about 26% of federal employees are union members, with agreements that may permit teleworking or hybrid models.

These agreements would need to be awaited to expire or renegotiated before the order can be fully enforced.

According to Reuters, federal agency and union negotiations can only be legally challenged if they are based on unlawful terms or were established illegally.

Exceptions must be considered, such as accommodations for disabilities, which require federal agencies to enable teleworking.

Employers are also legally obligated to provide flexibility for employees with chronic illnesses.

According to the Trump administration, currently only 6% of federal employees work solely from their offices.

However, data from August under Joe Biden's tenure indicated that teleworking was less prevalent than thought.

An estimated 46% of federal workers, or about 1.1 million individuals, were eligible for teleworking, with around 228,000 employees working exclusively remotely.

Departments such as Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Health have the highest numbers of remote workers.

Elon Musk, tasked by Trump with enhancing governmental efficiency, stated in an interview with the Wall Street Journal that federal workers should not be paid for teleworking, which he described as a 'pandemic privilege.' Musk warned that mandating a five-day office presence may lead to resignations, which he considered 'welcome.' Reuters suggested that Trump's intent might be to accelerate resignations to fill positions with loyal appointees.

However, Trump also introduced a hiring freeze for federal positions, excluding those related to the military, immigration, national security, and public safety.

A plan to reduce the federal workforce size is expected to be developed within 90 days.

Non-union employees who resist returning to the office may face dismissal with proper notice and justification.

Appeals can be made to a presidentially appointed independent board, whose decisions can be overruled only by a federal appellate court.

The board handles cases of inappropriate dismissals, procedural lapses, or discrimination.

Trump's strong stance against teleworking was expected, as he indicated in December 2024 plans to limit remote work.

Reports from The Washington Post reveal he warned federal employees of significant changes under his leadership, including dismissals for those refusing to return to the office.

In a parallel development, leaders of major corporations have also announced the end of teleworking arrangements.

Both Amazon and JP Morgan informed large groups of employees of a required five-day office presence starting 2025. Amazon, since May 2023, required three days in the office weekly, with the full office week beginning January 2. CEO Andy Jassy emphasized that returning to offices aids collaboration and connectivity among workers.

JP Morgan stated in its memo to employees that in-office work fosters mentorship and brainstorming.

The company plans to phase employees back to office work starting March.

While acknowledging that some prefer hybrid schedules, the management stated it felt appropriate to consolidate office attendance.

As reported by The New York Times, many HR experts have noted executives' desire to revert to pre-pandemic operations.

The drive towards stricter office requirements might also serve as a strategy to manage workforce downsizing by prompting resignations from those unwilling to adapt to full office work.
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