{"id":3459,"date":"2025-07-11T06:24:21","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T13:24:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/?p=3459"},"modified":"2025-07-11T06:24:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T13:24:21","slug":"uk-heatwave-employers-urged-to-give-staff-extra-breaks-and-relax-dress-codes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seekyourlove.com\/?p=3459","title":{"rendered":"UK heatwave: Employers urged to give staff extra breaks and relax dress codes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"main\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"hydrate-root sc-10wlkbs-0\" data-component=\"SupportNSCNative\" data-loading=\"lazy\" data-theme-name=\"base\">\n<aside class=\"sc-hez36s-0 dFpFuY\">\n<div class=\"sc-hez36s-1 dmMyEN\">\n<h3 data-testid=\"support-nsc-title\" class=\"sc-hez36s-2 fXvmgM\">Your support helps us to tell the story<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sc-hez36s-8 juUDRT\">\n<div class=\"sc-hez36s-13 cqPbFA\">\n<div class=\"sc-aja53j-0 rAFIl sc-hez36s-16 jZSKtc\">\n<div class=\"sc-aja53j-6 PdmgT\">\n<div data-testid=\"dropdown-with-gradient-collapsed-content-container\" class=\"sc-aja53j-5 hJPJVF\">\n<div>\n<div data-testid=\"dropdown-with-gradient-collapsed-content\" class=\"sc-aja53j-4 lcJUSj\">\n<div>\n<div data-testid=\"support-nsc-collapsed-content-tablet\" class=\"sc-hez36s-7 laZbyn\">\n<p class=\"sc-1uza6dc-0 cKWiEj\">From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it&#8217;s investigating the financials of Elon Musk&#8217;s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, &#8216;The A Word&#8217;, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-1uza6dc-0 cKWiEj\">At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-1uza6dc-0 cKWiEj\">The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"sc-1uza6dc-1 huxBsk\">Your support makes all the difference.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"sc-aja53j-1 dLkuvY sc-aja53j-7 eMEmGu\"><span data-testid=\"dropdown-with-gradient-dropdown-tablet\" class=\"sc-aja53j-3 dHXFkr\"><span data-action-type=\"Read more\" class=\"sc-aja53j-2 jrwZqm\">Read more<\/span><svg class=\"sc-eaj12q-0 hUgQwJ sc-culv3z-0 eifaJK sc-a5wy94-0 hyKPon\"><use href=\"#ee6613da15642019\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Businesses are being urged to relax dress codes and provide ample water for staff as England swelters through its third heatwave of the summer.<\/p>\n<p>The conciliation service Acas issued the advice after research showed half of workers felt poor sleep due to heat impacted their job. <\/p>\n<p>One in five also cited overheated offices and maintaining focus as major challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Temperatures are set to exceed 31C in some areas on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Acas chief executive Niall Mackenzie said: \u201cThe sizzling weather may be ideal for the beach, but staff getting into work during one of the hottest weeks of the year may not feel the same way.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome employees with certain health conditions or disabilities may be adversely affected by the extreme heat. The heat can also impact public transport too which can affect employees commuting into work.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAcas has some top tips for employers to help ensure their businesses remain productive during the heatwave whilst keeping staff happy too.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-2 hmmOgn sc-482ou5-3 image align-center\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cXcwgU\">\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-0 eGBSeb\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.the-independent.com\/2025\/07\/10\/13\/20\/iStock-1404647503.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.the-independent.com\/2025\/07\/10\/13\/20\/iStock-1404647503.jpeg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&amp;trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.the-independent.com\/2025\/07\/10\/13\/20\/iStock-1404647503.jpeg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&amp;trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Employers are being asked to provide fans and water for staff to keep them cool\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-3 bpFomM hgzWpY\">Employers are being asked to provide fans and water for staff to keep them cool<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 CXMrn\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->Getty Images<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Acas suggested keeping workplace temperatures reasonable, keeping fans or air conditioning switched on, providing staff with drinking water, allowing extra breaks for cold drinks, and relaxing the rules for wearing ties or suits.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday is set to be the hottest day of the week in England, with London potentially reaching 33C and high UV and pollen counts across much of the country, before a similarly hot day on Sunday with temperatures forecast between 27 and 31C.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this week, Greece imposed mandatory work breaks in parts of the country where temperatures were expected to exceed 40C.<\/p>\n<p>The Labour Ministry ordered the work stoppage, from midday to 5pm, for outdoor manual labour and food delivery services. Employers were also asked to offer remote work options.<\/p>\n<p>South Korea\u2019s government has also announced it will require outdoor workers to take a mandatory 20-minute break every two hours during heatwaves, in a move aimed at tackling rising heat-related deaths.<\/p>\n<p>The rule, expected to take effect next week, applies to construction, landscaping, delivery, and other outdoor occupations. <\/p>\n<p>The mandate will come into effect whenever the temperature reaches 33C.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it&#8217;s investigating the financials of Elon Musk&#8217;s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, &#8216;The A Word&#8217;, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it. Your support makes all the difference. Read more Businesses are being urged to relax dress codes and provide ample water for staff as England swelters through its third heatwave of the summer. 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