Microsoft Teams turns snitch, will track your location and tell your boss if you’re in office or working remotely

Microsoft Teams is getting a new update that can tell when an employee is in the office and share that information with their manager. 

The feature, expected to roll out in December 2025, will use office Wi-Fi to mark a person’s work location automatically. While Microsoft says it’s meant to make teamwork easier, many users are calling it a privacy issue.

How Microsoft Teams Will Track If You’re in the Office

Microsoft has confirmed on its official roadmap that Teams will soon change your work status based on the Wi-Fi network you connect to. 

If you’re logged into your company’s Wi-Fi, Teams will automatically show that you’re “in the office.” If not, it assumes you’re remote.

The company says this feature will be off by default but can be turned on by admin settings, and users will need to opt in. Microsoft claims this will “reduce confusion” in hybrid setups by helping coworkers know who’s in the office.

However, not everyone is happy about it. Many users on social media have raised concerns about privacy, saying the update could make Teams feel more like a monitoring tool than a communication platform. 

Several posts and discussions online describe the feature as “a snitch,” with some users worried it might pressure employees to come into the office more often.

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Why People Are Worried About Microsoft Teams’ New Wi-Fi Tracking

The feature might sound simple, but many people see it as another form of employee monitoring. In hybrid work environments, where flexibility is key, automatic location tracking could feel invasive. Privacy experts say that even though it’s optional, employees might feel pressured to allow it if their company enables the setting.

Others argue that the feature could create unnecessary tension in hybrid setups. While it might help coordinate meetings or office schedules, it could also be seen as a way to check up on workers rather than support them.

Tech watchers note that this is part of a larger trend where productivity tools are gaining tracking abilities, often blurring the line between convenience and surveillance.

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