The A/C is broken at my corporate job. Don't they have to send us all home for unworkable conditions?

Its hot!!! We can't breathe and everyone is getting a headache. This building is brand new, but has had problems from day one, elevators breaking to sewage problems! Air was broken 1 month ago, they sent everyone home around lunch time, but fixed it soon after, and some people had to come back to work! Thanks.

The A/C is broken at my corporate job. Don't they have to send us all home for unworkable conditions?
Nope, you can asked to go home on vacation, or with out pay. The dont have to send you home. I have been in many plants that have no AC, and it is hot real hot. But the workers just keep on working.
Reply:They should at least supply fans to help circulate the air, check with OSHA.
Reply:No. Being hot is not unworkable. There were building and offices before AC.
Reply:I'm not sure if there are laws in place that requires them to allow you to go home. However, as a courtesy to their employees they should consider that under those conditions and being uncomfortable, you are able to work as effectively.
Reply:It depends on your state laws. In most cases, it has to be actually dangerous not just uncomfortable. Consider what conditions factory workers or construction crews go through.





Elevators are not a big deal unless you're handicapped, then they have to provide another accommodation.





The sewage is probably the worst thing health wise. That may warrant an evacuation depending on the severity.





Check with your HR department. They can hopefully help.
Reply:If you worked in Fantasy land. Tough it out until they fix it and be grateful you have a job that even cares enough to provide air conditioning, not everyone is so lucky.
Reply:If it exceeds 2 hours or more yes. Look up the Ocea laws...
Reply:submit a claim on you and your co-workers behalf complaining about the conditions...if the company wont do anything, then go to a lawyer and see if u can take any sort of action for unworkable conditions if it is really that bad
Reply:Yes, they should send everyone home


tell them, that I ok'd it.








John 17:3.
Reply:Once had a job where the water was cut off for more than a couple hours and they had to send us home. (couldn't even use the bathroom) I would think any situation where your health can be affected may be grounds for OSHA to be notified. Or call Labor dept in your city for advice. Good luck!

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