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Fortune
Gleb Tsipursky

Bosses thought they won the return-to-office wars by imposing rigid policies. Now they’re facing a wave of legal battles

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After seemingly having won the return-to-office wars, employers may be walking into a legal storm by enforcing rigid return-to-office (RTO) mandates.

The post-pandemic era presents a unique challenge as employers grapple with shifting workforce dynamics. The insistence on a full return to the office, without considering individual circumstances, could lead to a surge in legal issues, particularly discrimination claims. This concern is not mere speculation–it's a reality backed by a significant uptick in workforce discrimination charges.

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