What’s Happening at Starbucks?

Starbucks is looking to have its corporate employees work from their respective offices at least 4 days a week, starting in October.

“In February, we asked all vp+ leaders working remotely to begin relocating to Seattle or Toronto. We are now extending this requirement to all Support Centre people leaders who will be expected to be based in Seattle or Toronto within 12 months,” CEO Brian Niccol said in a letter to staff.

“We are not asking individual contributors to relocate but as we shared earlier this year, hiring for future roles and lateral moves will require partners to be Seattle or Toronto-based.”

For employees who aren’t interested in doing more in-office work, Niccol added that the coffee giant is offering a “one-time voluntary exit program with a cash payment for partners who make this choice.”

Can Starbucks Force Staff to Return to the Office?

No. Starbucks 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).

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