Tesla return to office policy5 days a week.

What the policy says.

• The 40 hours must be in a 'main Tesla office, not a remote branch office unrelated to the job duties.'
• Musk said he would personally review and approve any exemptions.
• Musk wrote: 'The more senior you are, the more visible must be your presence.'

How Tesla's policy changed since 2020.

1. March 2020

   Office staff move to remote work during COVID.

2. May 31, 2022

   Musk email: at least 40 hours a week in the office or leave Tesla.

3. June 2022

   Full-time office requirement in force.

Sources and how sure we are.

1. 1.Elon Musk tells Tesla staff to return to the office 40 hours a week or quit NPR, June 1, 2022
2. 2.Elon Musk tells Tesla staff to return to office or quit Khaleej Times (Reuters), June 2022
3. 3.Which companies are enforcing five-day office returns? Raconteur, April 20, 2026

Days a week are for most US corporate employees; some teams, roles and countries differ. Spot something out of date? Email hello@forgot.dev.

Other auto employers, side by side.

• Stellantis5 days a week, since March 20265
• Ford4 days a week, since September 20254
• Toyota North America4 days a week, since September 20254
• General Motors3 days a week, since January 20243

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