Rosario Monachino
Temperatures are soaring in the UK today. But how hot does it need to be for workers to legally be sent home? Let’s take a look…
Many workers are struggling to work in exceptionally high temperatures today and tomorrow is set to be even hotter, according to Met Office.
Although there is no official limit, the government advises that anything between 27-30 should be enough to warrant leaving your place of work.
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A TikToker, named Shelly Asquith, has gone viral after sharing a useful piece of information about what the law states.
In her social media post, she explained: “Every employee has the right to remove themselves from work if they believe themselves to be in danger, which falls under Section 44 of the Employment Rights Act.
“It protects you from being disciplined, sacked, or having your pay cut for removing yourself from the workplace as there is a serious threat to your safety.”
She then added that this law was used during the coronavirus pandemic and also during previous heatwaves.
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However, the final say lies with the employer. So, Asquith has encouraged workers to check with their union and get the correct advice before walking out.
Many people have thanked her for sharing the information. However, others believe people are ‘losing their minds’ over nothing.
One person said: “Dry cleaner here! I work in this heat all year round, get over it.”
Another commented: “I wonder what people do in other countries. Does the whole country just stop over the sun?”
A third said: “We go on holiday for weather like this but when it’s this hot in England everyone loses their minds.”
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