Trump admin eases work-from-home rules for federal employees
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who played a key role in Trump's government efficiency push, said in November that ending what he called the 'COVID-era privilege of staying home' would likely lead to a 'wave of voluntary resignations,' which he welcomed.As of May 2024, a Biden-era report found that over 1 million federal employees—nearly half the civilian federal workforce—were eligible for at least part-time remote work, with around 10 per cent working entirely from home.- EndsTune InMust Watch
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