{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/774835.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":774835,"attributes":{"action":"STOP UK WORK CULTURE!","background":"I propose that the government make working during extreme heat optional. If companies want to encourage employees to work, they can offer e.g. overtime. Doing your job with a lack of mental capacity, lack of sleep, lack of everything deserves to be compensated.","additional_details":"Hi! I’m just an employee working a minimum wage forced to work in a heat wave while the uk is in the red zone.The uk is not equipped for hot weather. Brilliant that some companies have AC in the building but what about when employees are trying to sleep? In houses built to insulate. What about travelling to and from work? What about those who want fresh air during the lunch/breaks but cant bare being outside? What about those getting sick from the sun? Sign if you agree - would be appreciated:)","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2026-06-24T07:38:11.656Z","updated_at":"2026-07-17T14:59:26.514Z","rejected_at":"2026-07-17T14:59:22.595Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-06-24T08:20:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.\r\n\r\nEmployees can already take time off work if they are ill, such as due to heat-related illness https://www.gov.uk/taking-sick-leave \r\n\r\nWe're not sure if you would like the Government to introduce statutory paid leave during red weather warnings or a right for employees to take unpaid time off. \r\n\r\nYou could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do. Or you may wish to sign this petition: \"Create a legally enforceable maximum working temperature\" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/770354"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}