diff --git a/kernel/workqueue.c b/kernel/workqueue.c
index 471996a81633..692d97628a10 100644
--- a/kernel/workqueue.c
+++ b/kernel/workqueue.c
@@ -1949,7 +1949,13 @@ __acquires(&gcwq->lock)
 
 	lockdep_copy_map(&lockdep_map, &work->lockdep_map);
 #endif
+	/*
+	 * Ensure we're on the correct CPU.  DISASSOCIATED test is
+	 * necessary to avoid spurious warnings from rescuers servicing the
+	 * unbound or a disassociated gcwq.
+	 */
 	WARN_ON_ONCE(!(worker->flags & (WORKER_UNBOUND | WORKER_REBIND)) &&
+		     !(gcwq->flags & GCWQ_DISASSOCIATED) &&
 		     raw_smp_processor_id() != gcwq->cpu);
 
 	/*