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Is there laws to protect under age employees (under 18) from working in extreme heat when a heat advisory (VA)
I told my sons employer today that he would not be in at work due to the extreme heat advisory we are having in Richmond VA currently. He knows my son is overweight and smokes, yet he also knows my son is under the age of 18. What right do I have in say so since I would be held responsible for health costs, if any, should occur with heat related illnesses? What rights does my son have in an "employment at will state-Virginia?" Additional info: My son is a carpenter helper and his current job is tearing out burned debris from a burnt home where there is no power. A generator would have to be run to even run fans. I know my sons boss could be in big trouble for not providing water/containers/ etc. but the guys basically buy their own without saying anything? I need advice. I am tired of this guy thinking he knows it all with my son getting all the static about his not showing up.
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The fact that your son smokes is NOT your employer's problem and neither the fact that he is over-weight. Both of them are personal problems. If the job requires physical activity and he cannot do the job, then, he simply does not belong in the particular job. It will be wise to look elsewhere for employment.
If the employer is not providing adequate facility and/or forcing the employee to work in unsafe conditions, that is one thing, but I think you are bringing in totally different issue into this.
The issue is, is this work place unsafe to any and all workers. If you believe this is the case, you should contact OSHA. The employer will be in BIG trouble if he is found violating this federal regulation.
One other thing... You didn't say how old your son is, but assuming he is close to 18 or at least old enough to accept responsibility in the real world? Then, stop speaking on his behalf and let him handle his own affairs. Or at least coach him so that he can take care of himself. You should not be calling in "sick" for him.
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