Democrat Minnesota Gov. Tim Waltz on Tuesday mandated that Minnesota state employees must be in-person for half the week.
Walz's policy comes into effect June 1, requiring state employees to work in person for at least 50% of their scheduled shifts, but exemptions for employees who live more than 75 miles from their primary work location.
“Having more state employees in the office means collaboration is faster and easier for state agencies to build a strong organizational culture,” Walz said. press release.
The governor's office also says In-person work will “support economic vitality” in downtown St. Paul and other office areas.
Waltz's moves reflect President Donald Trump's moves It is mandatory On the first day of his presidency, all federal employees work face-to-face. The executive order states that heads of all executive departments and agencies will be “Ends the remote work arrangement and requires employees to return to work face-to-face at their respective working stations full time. ” (Related: “We need someone in the office”: EPA administrators reveal how few federal employees show up for work)
“Requiring federal employees to come to the office five days a week will create a wave of welcome voluntary termination. If federal employees don't want to show up, American taxpayers should not pay the covid-era privilege of being at home.” Wall Street Journal November.
Trump's decision came as part of his initiative to reduce unnecessary government spending. Repulsion From federal workers and the media.
Moting one day a month shows up more at work. If you're planning on collecting wages from the government, you'll have to actually show up for work!
President Trump signs an order that allows federal workers to be in-person for their work. pic.twitter.com/nydzgeeqqk
– Donald Trump Jr. (@donaldjtrumpjr) January 21, 2025
Despite protests against Trump's executive order, other states have also adopted Trump's government work model.
Republican Ohio Governor Mike DeWine order State employees will return to full-time in-person work. According to the executive order, Ohio employees were allowed to work remotely first due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, this led to 35% of state employees working remotely or hybrid schedules. axios. The order came into effect on March 17th.
Democrat California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the executive order on March 3rd.
“In-person work makes us all stronger, and when we work together, collaboration improves collaboration, thrives innovation, and increases accountability. According to To the Sacramento Bee.
