Facebook Allows Remote Work But Will Pay Less To Employees In Cheaper Locations

Facebook would allow all its employees to work remotely even after the pandemic phases out if their jobs allow them to do so. However, in case the employees shift to a less expensive area, the company would also reduce their pay.?

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This is according to a statement by Facebook (reported by Bloomberg). Facebook employees, starting June 15 can request their superiors at Facebook to work remotely. The statement highlighted that it would offer more flexibility to employees who are expected to return to the office.

Facebook has stated that it plans on opening its offices in the US to at least 50 percent capacity as early as September this year, with 100 percent capacity by October. Until 2021 ends, employees have the option to work for 20 business days from another location, away from their home area.?

Facebook is also increasing the number of employees who are permitted to move to other nations. Starting this month, any employee will have an option to move from the US to Canada or from Europe, the Middle East or Africa to anywhere in the UK. Earlier, this was only applicable for employees in technical or recruiting roles. And starting January next year, Facebook employees can permanently move between seven more nations in Europe, the Middle East or Africa.

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Zuckerberg, in a statement to its employees, stated that he plans on working half of the next year remotely, “As part of my commitment to remote and hybrid work, I plan to spend as much as half of the next year working remotely. I’ve found that working remotely has given me more space for long-term thinking and helped me spend more time with my family, which has made me happier and more productive at work.”

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He added, “I’ll be in the office a lot too, and I’m structuring my schedule to keep a good rhythm with our leadership team, as well as for planning and other key milestones. I’m looking forward to getting to see a lot of you in our offices again soon.”