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Proposed bill would require Pennsylvania employees to return to in-person workplaces (www.abc27.com)
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A new bill proposed by State Senator Doug Mastriano (R) would require state employees to return to their designated in-person workplaces.

According to its memo, the State Employees Return to Work Act aims to improve the delivery of public services, enhance employee efficiency, elevate workplace coordination, and revitalize the local economy by bringing workers back to in-person workspaces.

“In-person work fosters team building, spontaneous problem-solving, and stronger relationships among colleagues,” the bill’s memo said. “As we rebuild our workforce culture, it is essential that employees are given the opportunity to interact directly, share knowledge, and support one another in their work.”

The memo says employees would be given sufficient notice, and clear guidelines would be established via a structured and phased approach to returning employees to their workplaces, starting with departments where in-person presence is “most essential.”

Flexible working hours and hybrid work options would be available where applicable and feasible, the memo added.

The bill has not yet been submitted for introduction to the state legislature.

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[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 11 points 2 weeks ago

This is such bullshit.

Find me one person who works remotely and WISHES that their company would let them come back to the office, and THEN I'll believe that this has ANY justification whatsoever.

The only way this could be any worse, and I won't be surprised when I find out they've already done it, is adding that anyone who doesn't return to the office is ineligible for unemployment.