Federal Court to review public service’s return to office mandate
The mandate, which is set to begin on Sept. 9, was made by the federal government in May to the ire of the union tasked with representing the workers.
The Federal Court has agreed to review the federal government's decision requiring public servants to return to the office three days a week.
This mandate, announced in May and set to take effect on September 9, has been met with strong opposition from the union representing the workers. The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) brought the issue to the Federal Court, which announced on Thursday that it would hear the case.
Sharon DeSousa, the union's president, described the court's decision as an "important win for federal workers fighting for a fair and transparent approach to telework."
PSAC also stated that the hearing would be a "major step" for employees seeking clarity on the government's decision to bring them back to the office.
The Treasury Board has not yet responded to requests for comment.
