On February 4, 2025, Governor DeWine issued Executive Order 2025-01D entitled “Return to Office for State of Ohio Employees.” The Order specifies that
“State agencies, boards, and commissions under the authority of the Governor (collectively referred to as agency or agencies) shall require all permanent employees to routinely perform their duties in the physical office or facility assigned by their appointing authority, and not routinely from a remote location, no later than March 17, 2025.”
The Order instructs the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) to amend applicable policies to reflect the Governor’s Order and include the ability for an appointing authority to grant exceptions they deem necessary.
The Order also acknowledges that it is not intended to abridge any collective bargaining contracts or impact “managerial discretion due to onsite or localized events” such as electrical outages, water outages, security events, weather events, etc.
Pickrel, Schaeffer & Ebeling attorneys are ready to help business owners navigate new orders and assist with Workers’ Compensation and Employment Law issues. Contact Kristina Curry at 937.223.1130 or through our website, pselaw.com.
