Exact temperature you can be sent home from work as Scots face ice blast

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Weather warnings have been issued across Scotland this week as temperatures plummet as low as -16C in some areas.The Met Office has announced yellow warnings for snow and ice across the UK.

But getting to work can be complicated amid snow, ice and road closures. So, just how cold does it have to be before you can work from the warmth of your house, or get sent home?Jayne Harrison, head of employment law at Richard Nelson LLP, explains workers' rights and encourages working people to discuss arrangements with their employers for the cold snap.She said: “Employers have a duty of care to look after the health, safety, and welfare of all of their employees.

This means they have a responsibility to ensure the temperature in the workplace is adequate.“During cold snaps, this is something they should monitor closely.

That said, there is no law which states there is a specific temperature when Brits wouldn’t be expected to turn up for work.“For those who suffer from conditions which can be exacerbated in the cold weather such as Raynaud's disease or arthritis, we’d encourage you to discuss working arrangements with your employer.