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Heatwave Sparks Calls for Workplace Temperature Regulations

8/15/2025

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Ireland's heatwave may reach 30°C, raising concerns about workplace temperature regulations.
Labour's Marie Sherlock calls for legally binding maximum temperature limits, linking them to climate change.
Israel experienced its hottest night at 36.6°C, with forecasts predicting the hottest day in 88 years.
Wildfires in Greece prompted evacuations on the Ionian islands, complicated by strong winds.
Remote work employment regulations are unclear, but employers must ensure health and safety.

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Ireland's heatwave may reach 30°C, raising concerns about workplace temperature regulations.
Labour's Marie Sherlock calls for legally binding maximum temperature limits, linking them to climate change.
Israel experienced its hottest night at 36.6°C, with forecasts predicting the hottest day in 88 years.
Wildfires in Greece prompted evacuations on the Ionian islands, complicated by strong winds.
Remote work employment regulations are unclear, but employers must ensure health and safety.