Labor/Employment
Apr. 21, 2026
LA city attorney defends return-to-office mandate amid union dispute
Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto is defending stricter in-office work rules as her office faces a labor complaint from union attorneys who argue telework boosts morale, retention and productivity.
Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto is pushing back on deputies' claims that the office can function largely remotely, arguing its legal work requires a strong in-person presence.
In October, she instituted a policy requiring three to four days in the office each week, up from the previous two-day requirement.
"It shows a fundamental misunderstanding of my office and the work that we do every day to say that most of the work can be done remotely. It ca...
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