Temperatures are forecast to hit 26C in parts of Ireland today as a ‘mini-heatwave’ hits the country.
While many people are working from home, others will be dreading heading into their workplace while hot and sunny conditions take hold.
But when it comes to getting too warm, are you within your rights to leave work?
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Unfortunately there is no maximum temperature in a workplace but there is a minimum.
The Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 states that workplaces must be at least 17.5C.
That changes to 16C if rigorous physical work is undertaken.
Despite not having a maximum temperature, the act states that employers must ensure the safety of staff.
The act says employers must "take reasonable care to protect his or her safety, health and welfare and the safety, health and welfare of any other person who may be affected by the employee’s acts or omissions at work".
The Irish Business and Employers' Confederation say that once employers make an effort to bring the heat down you won't get a day off.
They state: "Where an employer is obviously sympathetic and tries to alleviate the worst effects of hot weather most employees should bear with temporary discomfort and continue working normally.
“Unless conditions are extreme, measures such as those outlined above should prevent any employees justifiably claiming that the company is in breach of its duty under the 2005 Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act.
“Any refusal by the employees to work would then place them in breach of their contracts of employment, which could lead to loss of pay/disciplinary action.”
Employers are also expected to keep the temperatures down inside if they start shooting up.
They also can relax dress codes and offer water breaks to ensure the safety of workers.
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