Firms Can Furlough Workers If Temp Hits 35° – INPS

Rome: Pensions and social security agency INPS said Thursday that companies can access furlough funds to give people time off if they are obliged to do so via public orders linked to the heatwave or if the temperature hits 35° C or more, making it unsafe for them to work.

According to Ansa News Agency, INPS added that a perceived temperature of 35° C would also be valid. The decision allows businesses to ensure the safety of their employees during extreme heat conditions by providing financial support to cover the temporary cessation of work.