Which employees should be granted weather-related exemptions?


Sudden changes in weather conditions significantly complicate daily work for some employees.
As Yeniavaz.com reports, on days with extremely cold or hot weather, employees experience difficulties either getting to work or performing the work itself.
But are there any legal exemptions for employees regarding weather conditions?
Lawyer Sahib Mamedov, who commented on this matter to Yeniavaz.com, stated that weather-related restrictions primarily apply to employees working outdoors:
"For those working outdoors during cold, hot, or windy periods, there are certain restrictions. For example, if the air temperature is below minus 10 degrees Celsius and the wind speed exceeds 3 degrees Celsius, outdoor work must be suspended. Work is also suspended in various cases depending on the wind strength at sea and on land. If stopping work is impossible, additional safety and security measures must be taken".
The lawyer noted that these cases are covered in the Second Appendix to the Labor Code:
"Only in these cases—that is, when it is impossible to artificially regulate the outdoor temperature or when there is a strong wind—should work be suspended or the work schedule adjusted so as not to harm the health of workers. This is specified in the Second Appendix to the Labor Code. All other cases—snowfall, slippery roads, public transportation disruptions, etc.—are not specifically addressed by the legislation. Unless a state of emergency has been declared, the employee is obligated to report to work. However, minor delays caused by public transportation disruptions or road hazards may be considered a valid reason by the employer".

Farida Asadzade

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