Met Eireann has forecast near 30C heat for Ireland as a September blast of heat hits the country
A status yellow high-temperature warning put in place by Met Éireann has been extended for another 24 hours until Saturday morning.
And while beaches and public spaces have been packed with sunseekers making the most of the conditions, many people at work may be wondering what their rights are when it comes to taking a day off. Despite not having a maximum temperature, the act states that employers must ensure the safety of staff.
It states: "Where an employer is obviously sympathetic and tries to alleviate the worst effects of hot weather most employees should bear with temporary discomfort and continue working normally. Employers are also expected to keep the temperatures down inside if they start shooting up. They also can relax dress codes and offer water breaks to ensure the safety of workers.
"All the usual rules apply, including the need to risk assess homes as suitable working environments. In the workplace, employers usually rely on air conditioning and ventilation to regulate temperatures. However, at home many employees may not have this option and their only means of keeping cool will be to open windows.
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