LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has despatched a proper letter to the Workplace of the State Employer, requesting clarification on Michigan’s plans for state staff’ in-person work necessities.
LRCC experiences that the letter requests further data concerning the “timeline, measurements, and reporting processes for the state’s plan to optimize in-person work and achieve approximately 80 percent workplace occupancy within state departments.”
In Public Act of 2025 (Part 226), the state says that “the department shall comply with requirements set forth by the office of the state employer on in-person work and utilization and occupancy rates of state buildings to ensure in-person work is optimized and occupancy rates are 80% or higher, subject to market conditions.”
The act additionally features a part that states “the department shall establish policies and processes to ensure all employees are working their jobs during agreed-upon business hours.”
“State employees are a vital part of the fabric of downtown Lansing’s economy,” mentioned Tim Daman, President and CEO of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, in a information launch despatched to six Information.
“Our downtown workforce helps native eating places, retailers, service suppliers,and small companies, serving to to maintain the vitality and exercise that make our downtown avibrant hub of commerce and group.”
The letter, despatched on Oct. 11, has additionally been shared with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Mayor Andy Schor, legislative leaders, the Lansing Financial Growth Company, and Downtown Lansing, Inc., in line with the LRCC.
View the total letter beneath:
LRCC Letter to OSE Clarification on FY 2025–26 In-Particular person Work_80percent Occupancy Guidance_10-10-2025Download
