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HB 5369

AN ACT AUTHORIZING STATE AGENCIES TO REQUIRE EMPLOYEES TO WORK IN PERSON.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mitch Bolinsky and 4 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill grants state agencies authority to mandate in-person work for employees, removing potential remote work protections and shifting flexibility policies toward management control.

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Bill Summary · HB 5369

Legislative bill overview

HB 5369 would grant Connecticut state agencies explicit authority to require their employees to work on-site rather than remotely. The bill removes restrictions that may currently limit agencies' ability to mandate in-person work arrangements and gives management discretion to set workplace attendance policies.

Why is this important

This bill directly affects thousands of state employees and reflects broader national debates about post-pandemic work arrangements. It could significantly change work-life balance, commuting costs, and childcare considerations for state workers, while potentially affecting state agencies' ability to recruit and retain talent in competitive labor markets.

Potential points of contention

  • Employee flexibility vs. management control: Opponents argue remote work options improve work-life balance and reduce commuting burden; supporters contend in-person work enhances collaboration, supervision, and workplace culture
  • Cost implications: Unclear whether agencies would help offset increased commuting expenses or if employees absorb higher transportation and childcare costs
  • Recruitment and retention: State government may struggle to compete with private employers offering remote flexibility, potentially worsening the state's ability to hire and keep qualified staff
  • Essential vs. non-essential roles: The bill provides no apparent distinction between positions that genuinely require on-site presence and those that could function effectively remotely

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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