To me the solution is clear: if a job requires in person attendance, compensate the worker for one additional hour per shift for commute. This still provides so

To me the solution is clear: if a job requires in person attendance, compensate the worker for one additional hour per shift for commute. This still provides some compensation without needing to discriminate based on commute distance, and also not requiring businesses to pay more when the employee has the choice but prefers an office.