Board updates remote‑work policy to two days remote, three in office; staff and unions urged clearer rollout The board approved a countywide remote‑work baseline of two remote days per week. CEO and HR said most departments had already adopted this standard; labor groups and county employees urged retention of three remote days and broader consultation. Board and staff agreed to allow department‑level operational discretion for unique functions and to notify labor groups.

The Santa Cruz County Board has set a new remote-work standard of two days in the office, igniting debates on productivity and collaboration among employees and unions.

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