Plus, employees will lose an estimated $33.3 billion in wages due to the virus.

"The 2022 outlook for pay equity looks to be both substantial and active. Addressing pay equity should be a high-priority item in the next year."

The first trip between a remote worker's bedroom and home office qualifies as a covered commute.

Governor Andrew Bailey said "more persistent" inflation spurred England to boost interest rates. Analysts expect more increases in 2022.