Elon Musk denied claims that Irish Twitter employees are prohibited from working from home.
This week, it was reported that employees must now work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
In response to a tweet criticising the policy and highlighting how challenging it would be for employees who live outside of the capital to move to Dublin at such short notice given the current housing market, Mr. Musk said the claims are “false.”
Mr Musk wrote: “This is false. Anyone who can be in office, should be. However, if not logistically possible or they have essential personal matters, then staying home is fine.
“Working remotely is also ok if their manager vouches for excellence. Same policy as Tesla & SpaceX.”
Many companies want workers back in the office, but Anne O’Connell, an employment law attorney, said Mr. Musk’s poor communication is upsetting people.
Ms O’Connell told Newstalk: “Most companies would have already introduced returning to work policy after Covid, and I know some companies are having difficulties in getting employees back to work.
“In every single contract of employment it does state where the location of work is, it will be in the offices.”