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Good Afternoon, I have been working in an
unairconditioned office since June 21st. My
employers keep insisting we are waiting for work
to get done, but are not saying when. In
temperatures that exceeded over 95 degrees, what
can Ido?
Asked on July 5, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, New York
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
You can't do anything, other than perhaps bring a fan, see i you employer if they will voluntarily let you work at home or offsite, or use any vacation days to take time off until the heat breaks or the A/C is repaired. There are no laws or regulations requiring air conditioning, or setting maximum temperatures to work; you employer can have you work in an unairconditioned office in 95 degree plus temperature.
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