Over 300 employees of the state of Virginia have left their positions due to Governor Glenn Youngkin's demand that they return to the office after years of telecommuting.
Youngkin announced in May that state workers would need to work in-office beginning on July 5.
According to ABC 8 in Virginia, his administration has stated that it would support the use of telework where appropriate, and argued that this policy would provide a better balance between the demands of government services with the needs of our public servants.
Youngkin said they were excited to welcome the workforce back to the office.
Only 9,866 state employees were able to telework in any capacity. The majority of people who filled out applications wanted to work just one or two days a week. More than a thousand employees were given 3-4 days of remote work.
According to Dan Bishop, who lobbies for the Virginia Governmental Employees Association, he had anticipated that the shift in policy would result in an exodus of workers.
Youngkin pulled off a stunning upset win in the race to be the next governor. Youngkin wanted to prioritize the needs of taxpayers over the wants of public sector employees. Many Virginia public schools imposed mask mandates on students for long periods of time.
Youngkin's goal was to empower Virginia parents who want to have a voice in the upbringing and education of their children.
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