Google staff could see pay cut if they opt to work from home

Pay calculator suggests workers who commute long-distance could see salary drop if they shun the office in wake of pandemic

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Google employees could see their pay cut if they switched to working from home permanently in the wake of the pandemic, according to a company pay calculator seen by Reuters.

It is an experiment taking place across Silicon Valley, which often sets trends for other large employers. Facebook and Twitter cut pay for remote employees who moved to less expensive areas. However, Google's pay calculator tool - which allows staff to see the effects of a move - suggests remote employees, especially long-distance commuters, could experience pay cuts without moving.