SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — President Donald Trump is ordering federal employees eligible to work remotely to go back to the office. An executive order was signed right after his inauguration.
“The president’s executive order is really broad, and it covers all federal employees seemingly, but some federal employees are unionized,” said Natalia Ramirez Lee, UC Law San Francisco Assistant Professor of Law.
The White House published more details urging heads of departments and agencies:
“In the executive branch of Government shall, as soon as practicable, take all necessary steps to terminate remote work arrangements and require employees to return to work in-person at their respective duty stations on a full-time basis, provided that the department and agency heads shall make exemptions they deem necessary. This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable law.”
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This executive action is sending shock waves throughout the federal government.
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