Jacob Rees-Mogg | HR experts explore legal risks behind MP's 'cowardly' notes to WFH staff

HR experts have weighed in on the controversy surrounding Jacob Rees-Mogg's attempts to get staff back into the office full-time, highlighting the legal risks and detrimental impact on workforce morale caused by his actions.

The MP was branded everything from “condescending” to “infantile” and “cowardly” this week after leaving notes on civil servants’ desks in apparent efforts to stop them working from home.

As part of his campaign to wrench staff away from their home desks, the cabinet minister has been leaving printed notes on empty desks in the Cabinet Office department where he is based.

Adorned with an official government crest, the notes read: “Sorry you were out when I visited. I look forward to seeing you in the office very soon. With every good wish, Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP.”