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Hundreds of migrant workers evacuated in B.C. have been left in limbo due to wildfires and smoke. Without pay, they say they face an uncertain future.
Hundreds of migrant workers evacuated in B.C. have been left in limbo due to wildfires and smoke. Without pay, they say they face an uncertain future.
The growing prevalence of extreme heat means workers and employers need to take more precautions, and governments should update workplace guidelines and regulations, experts say.
There was an average of 40 accepted WorkSafe claims annually between 2018 and 2020 for heat stroke; it was 81 last year.
B.C. data shows extreme heat is making more workers sick: From an average of 40 accepted WorkSafe claims a year between 2018 and 2020, to 81 last year.