Return to In-Person Work
The White House has mandated federal employees return to in-person work full-time, allowing department heads to grant exemptions, with implementation required to comply with existing laws.
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On January 20, 2025, the White House issued a memorandum directing all heads of departments and agencies in the executive branch to end remote work arrangements and mandate that employees return to their duty stations for in-person work on a full-time basis. The memorandum allows department and agency heads to make necessary exemptions as they see fit. The implementation of this directive is to be consistent with applicable laws.
- The White House has mandated a return to in-person work for federal employees.
- Department and agency heads can grant exemptions to this requirement.
- The directive is effective immediately and aims to restore full-time office attendance.
- Implementation must comply with existing laws.
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