Unsafe Workplace Conditions Liability

Summary

Employers must maintain safe work environments under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Extreme temperatures could be deemed unsafe. If harm occurs due to negligence, there may be grounds for a lawsuit. Seek advice from a local attorney for more specific guidance.

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Currently my partner is working for starbucks and the building is over * degrees. The ac has been broken for over a week now and no one has come to help. Have contacted managers, supervisors, ethics and even OSHA. No one is able to help. If they or someone faints, is it liable for a lawsuit?
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your partner's situation. Could you please tell me in which state this Starbucks is located? Laws regarding workplace safety can vary by state.
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Hello ****, in Delaware:
- Employers must maintain safe work environments under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
- Extreme temperatures could be deemed unsafe.
- If harm occurs due to negligence, there may be grounds for a lawsuit.
Seek advice from a local attorney for more specific guidance.