B.C. has reactionary policies that kick in when an employee’s core temperature hits 38 C. A fever is generally considered to be 38 to 39.9 C. Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle reports on health for The Tyee. Published May 28, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/05/28/BC-No-Workplace-Temperature-Limits/

BC Has No Workplace Temperature Limits. Advocates Want Change

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