The company informed employees Tuesday that it's delaying
the requirement, which had been slated to go into effect on May 23, according
to a memo seen by Bloomberg. However, the company is still expecting workers to
come to the office two days per week. The company said the requirement is being
delayed for “the time being” and didn't provide a new date.
Apple was set to require employees to work from the office
on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning next week — a policy that had been
controversial among some staff. Already, employees have been coming in two days
a week as part of a ramp-up effort that began in April. For now, that mandate
isn't changing.
The company also told staff that they must again wear masks
in common areas — at least in Silicon Valley offices. Separately, retail employees
were informed Tuesday that about 100 US stores will again require mask wearing
by staff members as well. Apple had dropped that requirement in March when
cases eased.
A spokesman for the Cupertino, California-based tech giant
declined to comment.
While the delay is related to COVID-19's recent rebound,
some Apple employees have complained about the return-to-work plan, saying that
it limits productivity. They've said that commute time takes away hours that
could be put toward their work. Employees have also complained that the office
return ignored the lack of a vaccine for young children. © Bloomberg
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