Governor Gavin Newsom has been calling for most state employees to return to the office four days a week.
Newsom has consistently said the revitalization of downtown Sacramento has been a major driver for his return-to-work order, which would apply to all state employees that serve in departments or agencies that allow telework. Newsom also argues the return would improve their productivity and work quality.
In 2024 state workers were ordered to return in-person two days per week, but last summer Newsom upped the requirement, which is scheduled to take effect July 1…