A man works with a laptop in this illustration taken October 18, 2017. REUTERS/Kham Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab April 27, 2026 - When the Covid-19 pandemic struck America, many workplaces began shifting employees to work remotely. Although employees have been returning to the office, many employers have continued allowing their workers to continue working remotely — whether from home, at their favorite coffee shop, or from a local library.