diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/mode.dm b/code/__DEFINES/mode.dm
index bb31f4d84b1e..6ca6a142beb2 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/mode.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/mode.dm
@@ -71,6 +71,7 @@
 #define MODE_SHIPSIDE_SD (1<<8) /// Toggles whether Predators can big SD when not on the groundmap
 #define MODE_HARDCORE_PERMA (1<<9) /// Toggles Hardcore for all marines, meaning they instantly perma upon death
 #define MODE_DISPOSABLE_MOBS (1<<10) // Toggles if mobs fit in disposals or not. Off by default.
+#define MODE_BYPASS_JOE (1<<11) // Toggles if ghosts can bypass Working Joe spawn limitations, does NOT bypass WL requirement. Off by default.
 
 #define ROUNDSTATUS_FOG_DOWN 1
 #define ROUNDSTATUS_PODDOORS_OPEN 2
diff --git a/code/_globalvars/bitfields.dm b/code/_globalvars/bitfields.dm
index d71125c318f6..a497f4d01dfb 100644
--- a/code/_globalvars/bitfields.dm
+++ b/code/_globalvars/bitfields.dm
@@ -417,6 +417,7 @@ DEFINE_BITFIELD(toggleable_flags, list(
 	"MODE_LZ_PROTECTION" = MODE_LZ_PROTECTION,
 	"MODE_SHIPSIDE_SD" = MODE_SHIPSIDE_SD,
 	"MODE_DISPOSABLE_MOBS" = MODE_DISPOSABLE_MOBS,
+	"MODE_BYPASS_JOE" = MODE_BYPASS_JOE,
 ))
 
 DEFINE_BITFIELD(state, list(
diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/cm_initialize.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/cm_initialize.dm
index bc6adc026b6e..36271054bb21 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/cm_initialize.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/cm_initialize.dm
@@ -957,7 +957,7 @@ Additional game mode variables.
 			to_chat(joe_candidate, SPAN_WARNING("You are not whitelisted! You may apply on the forums to be whitelisted as a synth."))
 		return
 
-	if(joe_candidate.ckey in joes)
+	if((joe_candidate.ckey in joes) && !MODE_HAS_TOGGLEABLE_FLAG(MODE_BYPASS_JOE))
 		if(show_warning)
 			to_chat(joe_candidate, SPAN_WARNING("You already were a Working Joe this round!"))
 		return
@@ -965,12 +965,12 @@ Additional game mode variables.
 	// council doesn't count towards this conditional.
 	if(joe_job.get_whitelist_status(RoleAuthority.roles_whitelist, joe_candidate.client) == WHITELIST_NORMAL)
 		var/joe_max = joe_job.total_positions
-		if(joe_job.current_positions >= joe_max)
+		if((joe_job.current_positions >= joe_max) && !MODE_HAS_TOGGLEABLE_FLAG(MODE_BYPASS_JOE))
 			if(show_warning)
 				to_chat(joe_candidate, SPAN_WARNING("Only [joe_max] Working Joes may spawn per round."))
 			return
 
-	if(!enter_allowed)
+	if(!enter_allowed && !MODE_HAS_TOGGLEABLE_FLAG(MODE_BYPASS_JOE))
 		if(show_warning)
 			to_chat(joe_candidate, SPAN_WARNING("There is an administrative lock from entering the game."))
 		return
diff --git a/code/modules/admin/admin_verbs.dm b/code/modules/admin/admin_verbs.dm
index 5e527e6a5442..7d9127313094 100644
--- a/code/modules/admin/admin_verbs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/admin/admin_verbs.dm
@@ -135,7 +135,8 @@ var/list/admin_verbs_minor_event = list(
 	/client/proc/adminpanelweapons,
 	/client/proc/admin_general_quarters,
 	/client/proc/admin_biohazard_alert,
-	/client/proc/toggle_hardcore_perma
+	/client/proc/toggle_hardcore_perma,
+	/client/proc/toggle_bypass_joe_restriction,
 )
 
 var/list/admin_verbs_major_event = list(
diff --git a/code/modules/admin/tabs/admin_tab.dm b/code/modules/admin/tabs/admin_tab.dm
index 1298d6150036..4f59ad7d2d3d 100644
--- a/code/modules/admin/tabs/admin_tab.dm
+++ b/code/modules/admin/tabs/admin_tab.dm
@@ -839,3 +839,16 @@
 	SSticker.mode.toggleable_flags ^= MODE_HARDCORE_PERMA
 	message_admins("[src] has toggled Hardcore [MODE_HAS_TOGGLEABLE_FLAG(MODE_HARDCORE_PERMA) ? "on, causing all humans to instantly go perma on death" : "off, causing all humans to die like normal"].")
 
+/client/proc/toggle_bypass_joe_restriction()
+	set name = "Toggle Working Joe Restrictions"
+	set category = "Admin.Flags"
+
+	if(!admin_holder || !check_rights(R_EVENT, FALSE))
+		return
+
+	if(!SSticker.mode)
+		to_chat(usr, SPAN_WARNING("A mode hasn't been selected yet!"))
+		return
+
+	SSticker.mode.toggleable_flags ^= MODE_BYPASS_JOE
+	message_admins("[src] has [MODE_HAS_TOGGLEABLE_FLAG(MODE_BYPASS_JOE) ? "allowed players to bypass (except whitelist)" : "prevented players from bypassing"] Working Joe spawn conditions.")