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California Mandates 4-Day Office Return | Fresno News
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- Jul 1, 2026
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Summary
California’s 108,000 state workers are now required to return to the office four days a week, ending six years of flexible telework — a move Governor Gavin Newsom pushed through despite union protests, lawsuits, and failed legislative efforts. Citing collaboration and mentorship, the governor offered no data to prove productivity gains, sparking employee skepticism. While most agencies comply, exceptions exist for departments like Justice and Education, and some remote workers may qualify for exemptions based on distance. A pending telework bill won’t undo the order, and the true cost and impact remain uncertain. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7443cd3b0bc95e9b