What UK Law Says About Working During Heatwave

Irish worker rights in sweltering 29C heatwave & when you can legally go home

IRELAND is basking in sizzling temperatures this week as temperatures look set to be hotter than the Canary Islands. All eyes will be on the weather forecast over the coming days as Ireland’s temperatures hit up to a whopping 29C. Working in ‘extreme temperature’ can impact an employee’s ability to do their job safelyGETTY_HUB The temperatures are set to soar to a whopping 29C And the Meteorologist Cathal Nolan from Ireland’s Weather Channel rev…

Your legal rights to leave work early if it’s too hot as heatwave hits UK

Whether you work in an office or work from home, you might wonder if you can legally stop working if it's too hot.

What UK law says about working during heatwave

The UK has been basking in glorious sunshine this week as temperatures have continued to rise - but what does UK law say about working during a heatwave?

What UK law says about working during heatwave - Birmingham Live

Not everyone has been enjoying the recent warm weather, as some were stuck working indoors

Too hot in the office or working from home – what does the law say?

With temperatures soaring across the UK, William Walsh, a partner in the employment team at law firm DMH Stallard explains the rules for employers and their duty of care to their employees. “All employers have an obligation to ensure the health and safety of their employees in the workplace so far as reasonably practicable. “Failure to do so can not only result in sanctions against the organisation, but also criminal liabilities for directors an…