Microsoft will be reopening its offices in Washington state and California this month, the company announced Monday.
Offices in both states will move to the final stage of Microsoft’s COVID-19 reopening plan on Feb. 28.
“Reaching this stage allows us to fully open our facilities to employees, visitors and guests,” Chris Capossela, the company’s executive vice president and chief marketing officer, wrote in a blog post.
Although the offices will be open, workers will retain flexibility.
Microsoft employees will have 30 days after the reopening date to make agreements with managers on how often they will plan on telecommuting versus working in person.
The decision to move into the sixth and final stage of Microsoft’s reopening plan is based on high vaccination rates, lowering hospitalizations and widespread testing availability.
“We’re maintaining a close watch on local health data in every area where Microsoft has a physical presence, and we’ll adjust our course if necessary,” Capossela wrote.
Microsoft anticipates that its offices in other states will “follow suit as conditions allow.”