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Just how hot is 'too hot' to work? UK employees' rights as temperatures heat up

Just how hot is 'too hot' to work? UK employees' rights as temperatures heat up

As the UK enjoys the warmest start to May on record, with temperatures reaching 28C in Kew Gardens, many people will be busy battling to stay cool while in the workplace

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