LANSING – Thousands of state workers are returning to the office July 12, well over a year after they were sent to work from home because of the coronavirus pandemic.
“Although it is anticipated in-person work may be allowed starting May 24, our previously announced date of July 12 has not changed,” Cheryl Schmittdiel, acting director of the Office of the State Employer, wrote in a letter to state employees Monday. “Agency and DTMB staff are working to ensure workplaces meet the latest CDC and MIOSHA standards and your agency is also updating its return-to-work plan.”
Michigan has tied loosening coronavirus restrictions to vaccination rates, and May 10 marked the first milestone. Since more than 55% of eligible Michiganders have received at least one dose, businesses are allowed to resume in-person work starting May 24.