Rules on if you can refuse to work or send your kids to school during a heatwave

With temperatures soaring, schools are closing and transport services urging people to stay indoors, leaving many families scrambling for childcare and workers facing tough decisions about going to work. The rules on whether you can legally refuse to work or send your kids to school during a heatwave are becoming increasingly critical as the health risks grow. This situation highlights the urgent need for clearer guidelines and support systems to manage such crises, ensuring both employee and child safety without leaving families in a lurch.