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Notice of Return to Office




[Date]

[Employee name]

[Employee address]

 

Dear [Employee name],

I hope this notice finds you safe and well. While we have all been working remotely for an extended period, we are pleased to announce [Company name] has begun the process of reopening our buildings and returning employees to the workplace. This process will be implemented in three phases as follows:

Phase one includes [insert categories, classifications, departments or other groups], who will return to the office on [date].

Phase two includes [insert categories, classifications, departments or other groups], who will return to the office on [date].

Phase three includes [insert categories, classifications, departments or other groups], who will return to the office on [date].


Employees will be notified by the HR department of their assigned phase/return-to-office date.

[If a hybrid schedule is available, describe that here].

[Optional text for employers that will give employees the choice whether to return to the office or continue working remotely.]
If you do not wish to return to the office on your scheduled date, you have the option to continue working remotely through [date]. Please speak with your manager regarding your plans no later than [date].

We will provide more-detailed information to each group of returning employees prior to their return-to-office date. If you have a conflict or concern regarding your return to the workplace, please contact HR at [insert contact information]. 


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