Rogers Return To Office: 5 Days a Week By February 2026

Rogers Communications will require its corporate employees to return to the office four days per week starting in October 2025, increasing to five days a week by February 2026.

The telecom giant says the phased return-to-office (RTO) plan is meant to give workers and their families time to adjust. The mandate will not apply to front-line or production staff.

Spokesperson Zac Carreiro emphasized that the company’s focus is on rebuilding in-person collaboration and easing the transition back to a full-time office schedule.

Rogers joins other major employers scaling back hybrid work across Canada’s corporate landscape:

• TD, BMO, RBC, and Scotiabank will require staff in the office at least four days a week starting in September
• The Government of Ontario is bringing public servants back five days a week starting January 2026 — Brampton is following suit

But here’s the truth: Rogers can’t force every employee back without legal risk.

Can Rogers Force You Back to the Office?

No — not if you’re a non-unionized employee who has been working remotely long term or was hired to work remotely.

In those situations, Rogers can’t automatically require you to return without risking a constructive dismissal claim.

That means if in-person work wasn’t part of your original role — or if a remote arrangement has been in place for years — a demand to return could legally allow you to resign and pursue full severance pay (up to 24 months’ compensation).

You May Also Be Protected From RTO If:

• You need accommodation for a disability or medical issue, supported by a doctor’s note
• You’re refusing based on a protected right, such as caregiving responsibilities or health and safety concerns

WATCH: RTO Mandates in Canada

What to Do If Rogers Tells You to Return

• ✅ Do not quit. Leaving your job could cost you the severance you’re legally entitled to.
• ✅ Review your employment contract. Employment agreements often specify work location, severance terms, and more.
• ✅ Get legal advice. Before you accept a change or push back, talk to an employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

Speak to an Employment Lawyer About Your RTO Rights

Returning to the office isn’t automatic — even for bank workers.

If you’re a non-unionized Rogers employee who’s been told to return full-time, but you’ve been working remotely long-term or were hired as a remote worker, you may not be legally required to go back.

📞 Contact Samfiru Tumarkin LLP today: 1-855-821-5900 or request a consultation online. We’re the most positively reviewed employment law firm in Canada, with a proven record of helping employees push back against unfair RTO demands.

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Disclaimer: The materials above are provided as general information about the rights of non-unionized employees in Canada. It is not specific to any one company and SHOULD NOT be read as suggesting any improper conduct on the part of any specific employer, or a relationship between Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and a specific employer.