I believe you are right.
I think the law doesn't regard all commutes, "fixed" workplaces are exempt:
A) You go to your workplace to arrive at 8 am, then you travel 150km away to a site. Your commute to the "base" is not included, however, your work time is until you arrive at the base and leave
B) Some employers would just tell you to be at the site at 8am - you'd have to leave 2 hours earlier and not be paid for it
In my understanding, the law regards B, making the employer pay you for your time (I KNOW, THE HORROR /s)
A) You go to your workplace to arrive at 8 am, then you travel 150km away to a site. Your commute to the "base" is not included, however, your work time is until you arrive at the base and leave
B) Some employers would just tell you to be at the site at 8am - you'd have to leave 2 hours earlier and not be paid for it
In my understanding, the law regards B, making the employer pay you for your time (I KNOW, THE HORROR /s)