Some workers at the Food and Drug Administration told Regulatory Focus they are considering quitting over the policy because of long commute times, lack of workspaces, difficulty parking and additional expenses.
The poll also found that among federal employees who say their duties can be performed from home, 85% oppose the return-to-office policy. But 70% who say they can't work from home back it. To date more than 100,000 workers have left the federal government after being fired or taking a buyout, according to Trump administration figures and a Reuters tally of those fired. More large-scale cuts are under way.