Gripped by a heatwave of almost 40 degrees, Luxembourg's construction industry is feeling the pressure. The Inspectorate of Labour and Mines (ITM) issued recommendations, stating that employers must provide shaded areas for workers to take breaks, as well as plenty of drinking water at their disposal.
However, the Independent Luxembourg Trade Union Confederation (OGBL) says this does not go far enough, calling for the recommendations to be made compulsory. This would give employees, particularly staff delegations, greater leverage with employers and allow them to refer breaches to the ITM. The country's largest trade union would also like more companies to make use of the bad-weather compensation scheme, under which employees who cannot work because of adverse weather continue to receive 80% of their pay.
Many companies are reluctant to use the scheme, however, because employers must continue paying wages for the first two days. The union argues that employees' safety is the responsibility of the employer.
Yeah, I know the chat about the heat is getting boring, but the Storms are a comin' so we might get a break in the heat... or not!
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