You're looking at this the wrong way: factories used to have the power to mandate unpaid leave under extraordinary circumstances in the past, like state of emer

You're looking at this the wrong way: factories used to have the power to mandate unpaid leave under extraordinary circumstances in the past, like state of emergency. Should something like that be declared, you don't get paid, or, if you're lucky, you get state paid sick leave, like most European countries, which is way lower, than your salary. In this case WFH really is for your benefit, for multiple reasons: staying away from people (eg not get infected that easily) and keep your salary be keep working.