Oklahoma Governor Orders End to Remote Work for State Employees by February 2025

Gov. Stitt (AP)

OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt issued an Executive Order ending remote work for state employees.

According to the order, full-time employees are expected to be back in the office by Feb. 1, 2025.

“Gov. Stitt just issued this executive order, ending remote work by state employees,” said Rep. Forrest Bennet, posted on X. “I guarantee we will lose talented workers to the private sector, which understands that flexibility at work is vital in order for people to balance work and family obligations. This is anti-family.”

The Executive Order notes that agency executives may grant exceptions for those whose work hours are outside normal business hours or if an agency’s office is at full capacity and additional space would require an additional cost.

Gov. Stitt released the following statement regarding the decision:

COVID altered the way we did business for a time, but that time has passed. Now, we need to put stewardship of taxpayer dollars as our top priority. Oklahomans deserve a government that operates with full accountability and delivers services effectively. Returning to traditional work environments is a critical step in achieving that goal.