Making the most regressive state in the union more regressive

[steve203]

@GDavenport

The law is about using OSHA (federal) guidelines by default and not to subvert them (maybe improperly) through local codes and ordinances.

Translation: lowest common denominator, that may not be adequate for local conditions.

@GDavenport

“Whereas local governments have started to adopt their own workplace heat exposure requirements, some of which apply only to specific industries, which ignore the individual responsibility of an employee to follow relevant guidelines and to protect himself or herself from heat-related illnesses, and rely on fines and penalties assessed on employers to fund the enforcement of such requirements.”

With all due respect, that is a pile of meadow muffins. If the employee says he needs to take a break and cool off, and the “JC” says “shut up and work, or I’ll find someone who will”, what is the employee supposed to do? Quit on the spot and look for another job? Without a union backing him up, the employee has no option in “at will employment”.

Steve