Extending office ban 6 months would be bad for Michigan, business leaders say Updated Mar 04, 2021; Posted Mar 04, 2021 Office workers must work from home when their work can be done remotely through at least April 14. Facebook Share Michigan businesses still aren’t allowed to have employees spend their days at offices if their work can be done remotely, and some are concerned the ban could be extended. “Zoom is nice, but it simply doesn’t replace the need for in-person work in complex situations,” said Veronica Horn, president and CEO of the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce. “I think we’ve all learned it’s hard to innovate and collaborate from our kitchen tables.”