Elon Musk Warns Federal Employees of Administrative Leave for Remote Work Noncompliance

Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has issued a warning to federal employees who have not returned to in-person work, stating they will be placed on administrative leave starting this week. This directive aligns with President Trump's executive order mandating federal workers to end remote work arrangements. Musk's ultimatum requires employees to submit a summary of their recent accomplishments, with failure to respond seen as a resignation. However, his directive has sparked confusion among federal agencies, with several, including the FBI and the State Department, advising employees to disregard Musk's requests. Despite this pushback, Trump has praised Musk's aggressive approach to reducing the federal workforce. The internal divisions within the administration highlight challenges in enforcing Musk’s directives and the broader implications for federal employment policy.