Congress is considering new rules on employers to protect workers who labor in sweltering temperatures.
The protections could seek paid breaks and water for workers, plus limits on how long they can be in hot conditions, whether they’re working in kitchens, fields, factories, or construction sites. As many as 130 million workers could be affected by the change, according to Public Citizen, a consumer and health safety organization.
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