because that time wasn't spent on work anyways. it was already 'free' for the company. this is literally just trying to claw back money for a perk people really

because that time wasn't spent on work anyways. it was already 'free' for the company. this is literally just trying to claw back money for a perk people really like. the fact companies pay different rates based on locale is insane given the value of the work a person contributes to a company is independent of said location.