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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
World
Gemma Jones

Your rights for working in the heat and how hot it has to be before you can stay off

The UK is currently experiencing a scorching heatwave.

Liverpool has seen temperatures soar to as high as 30C. The Met Office says the UK could enjoy its hottest day ever this week amid wild predictions of 43C temperatures in some areas of the country.

While it sounds wonderful if you are free to visit the beach or paddle in a pool, it can be completely uncomfortable for those who still have to work. We take a look at what rights workers have during such high temperatures, including what the maximum temperature should be in the workplace.

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