diff --git a/zellij-utils/src/input/layout.rs b/zellij-utils/src/input/layout.rs
index cef7cebf..f51ddd92 100644
--- a/zellij-utils/src/input/layout.rs
+++ b/zellij-utils/src/input/layout.rs
@@ -435,9 +435,7 @@ pub struct PluginAlias {
 
 impl PartialEq for PluginAlias {
     fn eq(&self, other: &Self) -> bool {
-        self.name == other.name
-            && self.configuration == other.configuration
-            && self.initial_cwd == other.initial_cwd
+        self.name == other.name && self.configuration == other.configuration
     }
 }