Yes — Microsoft will require certain employees to work from their respective offices at least 3 days a week, starting in February 2026.
“We’ve looked at how our teams work best, and the data is clear: when people work together in person more often, they thrive — they are more energized, empowered, and they deliver stronger results,” HR chief Amy Coleman said in a memo to staff obtained by Business Insider.
“As we build the AI products that will define this era, we need the kind of energy and momentum that comes from smart people working side by side, solving challenging problems together.”
The tech giant is giving workers until Sept. 19 to request a return-to-office (RTO) exemption. However, Coleman didn’t clarify how such exceptions would work.
Microsoft can’t require non-unionized employees to return to the office if they’ve been working remotely for an extended period of time and that arrangement has become permanent. This includes individuals working full-time, part-time, or hourly in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia (BC).
Depending on your situation, you might have grounds for a constructive dismissal claim.
If in-person work wasn’t part of your original role — or if a remote arrangement has been in place for years — a requirement to return to the office could legally allow you to resign and pursue full severance pay (up to 24 months’ compensation).
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