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Will I get paid less?

If your workplace closes due to extreme heat, your employer might not have to pay you for the missed hours, depending on your contract. However, many employers offer flexibility or allow working from home. If you're hourly paid and can't work, your pay could be directly affected, but salaried staff are usually protected.

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UK economy lost £1.15 billion in June due to 24 million missed work hours

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