Newsom administration to require state workers to return to office

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is requiring state workers to return to the office at least part time after staying home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Cabinet Secretary Ann Patterson issued a memo saying the administration is requiring state employees to return to the office at least two days a week starting June 17. 

The big picture: Any requests to work from home more than three days a week will be considered on a case-by-case basis, Patterson said. 

• Patterson cited inconsistencies across agencies and departments as one of the driving forces to return the state’s employees to the office. 
• Any agencies that have already implemented a remote work policy will not have to have their employees return to the office at least two days a week.