The Rise of Remote Work: Effects on California's Labor Market

May 6, 2026 - In  Figure  1, the share of employees working mainly from home peaked in 2021. From 2021 to 2023, the work ‑from ‑home share dropped from 21  percent to 13  percent in California and from 16  percent to 13  percent in the rest of the country.
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