By Canadian Press

Federal Court agrees to hear case about public servants’ return to office mandate

Aug 30, 2024 | 2:29 PM

OTTAWA — The Federal Court has agreed to review the federal government’s decision to mandate public servants return to the office three days per week.

The mandate, which is set to begin on Sept. 9, was made by the federal government in May to the ire of the union tasked with representing the workers.

The Public Service Alliance of Canada took its concerns to the Federal Court, which agreed to hear the case in a decision released Thursday.

Union president Sharon DeSousa says the decision is an “important win for federal workers fighting for a fair and transparent approach to telework.”

The union says the hearing will be a “major step” for workers looking for transparency around the decision to return workers to the office.

GST Holiday

Federal government's two-month GST holiday begins

3h ago

Imminent need

Council set to discuss possible location for homeless shelter on 15th Street

9h ago

International Spotlight

P.A.'s Howe one of 4 Sask. born players named to Canada's World Junior roster

Dec 13, 2024

The Treasury Board did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 30, 2024.

The Canadian Press