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Aaliyah Rugg & Sonia Sharma

Expert explains your rights when working in hot weather and what your employer should do

The North East has been enjoying a nice spell of sunshine over the past few days, with temperatures reaching 28C on Monday.

Because of the heat some people may feel uncomfortable in their work environment and may wonder what the law is when it’s just too hot to work. What are your rights and what should your employer do?

An employment expert has now shared some advice for working in warm weather. Hannah Dowd, employment law solicitor at Jackson Lees, has explained what your boss can do to make your environment more comfortable.

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