Epic Systems delays timeline for requiring in-person work

Photo caption: The auditorium at Epic in Verona where staff meetings are held is shown during the company’s Users Group Meeting in 2016. Saiyna Bashir. Article by Katelyn Ferral and Abigail Becker.

Following backlash from employees, concerns from its customers and questions from Dane County public health officials, Epic Systems is delaying its mandate that employees return to work in person starting Monday.

According to an email from the company sent Saturday night, if employees feel they have personal circumstances or concerns about returning to campus, they are no longer required to do so. Employees must notify the company of their decision to stay home by Wednesday.

“While our intention is to return staff to campus, we are adjusting the timeframe as we work with public health officials to gain their agreement on our plan,” Epic chief administrative officer Sverre Roang said in a statement. “It is our hope that by working together we can be a model for other businesses around the country on how to safely bring staff back to work.” […]

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