Can My Employer Force Me to Come Back to The Office?
2 years after the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in early 2020, about 6 in 10 U.S. adults say that their jobs can be done from home for the most part, according to a Pew Research study. 61% of those surveyed say they are choosing to work from home while only 38% shared that they work from home because of a still-closed or unavailable workplace. And while some workplaces still remain closed, employees who have gotten used to working remotely may be wondering if they can refuse to return to the office should that call come. Below, we explore the question of can you be forced to return to the office and related questions. Note: The following is not legal advice. It is general information meant to educate. Please reach out to the Friedmann Firm, LLC to speak with an employment lawyer for advice and guidance. Can Remote Workers Refuse to Go Back to the Office? Remote workers have become even more common during the pandemic, with many office workers making the switch when offices closed do...