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Indoor workers in California are learning about their right to heat protections

NPR

By Alejandra Borunda

Published October 11, 2024 at 5:14 PM EDT

California's new rules protecting indoor workers from extreme heat went into effect in July. How are they working out so far?

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Alejandra Borunda

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