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Millions of China's gig workers are having to endure record heat waves without legally mandated "heat wave allowances", cooling breaks, or adequate insurance (Karoline Kan/Bloomberg)

155d ago
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Millions of gig workers in China are facing extreme heat wave conditions without adequate legal protections, according to a Bloomberg report. These workers, including delivery couriers, lack mandated 'heat wave allowances,' cooling breaks, and sufficient insurance coverage. As temperatures soar across the country, these individuals are exposed to potentially dangerous working conditions without the necessary safeguards, raising concerns about worker safety and labor rights in the gig economy.
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