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Florida Senate passes bill banning local heat protections for workers

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The Florida State Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would prohibit local agencies from implementing heat protections for workers.

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Florida Senate passes bill banning local heat protections for workers

The Florida State Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would prohibit local agencies from implementing heat protections for workers. The GOP-controlled Senate voted 28-11 to pass the bill, which would ban cities and counties from adopting mandatory water breaks and other extreme heat relief measures that go beyond what is required by state or federal…

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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Florida Senate passes bill blocking local rules protecting workers from heat

Florida’s Senate on Tuesday approved a bill that would ban cities and counties from adopting requirements for mandatory water breaks and other workplace protections against extreme heat.

2 months ago·United States

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Florida Senate passes bill to limit local heat protections for workers

Outdoor workers could have less protection from the heat with an impending law that could go into effect during the peak of this summer’s heat.In a move sparking debate, the Florida Senate passed a bill on Tuesday that restricts the ability of local governments to set their own heat safety regulations for workers. This means cities and counties wouldn’t be allowed to require things like mandatory water breaks or shade access that go beyond what …

2 months ago·Jacksonville, United States

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