As we approach the hot, humid, sweltering days of summer, our illustrious governor signed HB 433 into law. It forbids any city or county from protecting outdoor workers from Florida’s heat. Access to water and shade after a few hours in the sun is a basic human need. This affects people in construction, working on our roads, and people who pick fruits and vegetables in our fields, to offer two examples.
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- State governor passes law inhibiting protections for outdoor workers during sweltering temperatures: 'It's incomprehensible'
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05/20/2024 - 8:30 pm | View Link - Lack of regulations for outdoor workers leads to hazardous work environments
On this episode of Florida Matters, we explore what the bill means for these workers. We also speak with a journalist about her investigation into the working conditions for hurricane cleanup workers.
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New Mexico's top water official will be stepping down next month, wrapping up a four-decade career that has included work on water projects from New Mexico and Colorado to Texas.
05/9/2024 - 12:49 am | View Link - Letters: Florida can beat the heat with stronger protections for outdoor workers
At least 10 other workers in Florida ... from requiring the very protections that likely would have prevented Espita's death. In hot, steamy Florida, there are no state laws requiring employers to ...
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