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Federal innovation department ISED just got hit with a major blow after the labor board called out their remote work policy as discriminatory and inflexible. They were forced to pay an employee thousands in back pay and damages after demanding she return to the office without proper accommodations. This case isn’t just about one worker—it’s a wake-up call for government agencies that think “back to the office” means ignoring individual needs. Catherine Luxton’s story highlights how rigid policies can hurt real people, and the ruling sets a powerful precedent: fairness, flexibility, and empathy must be at the heart of workplace policies—or face serious consequences.

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