Petition · past parliament

Set maximum working temperature of 38C in hospitality kitchens

Closed 54 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government should set a maximum working temperature in kitchens and restaurants of 38 degrees C, and require employers to allow their staff to refuse to work when the temperature exceeds 38C without penalty. This should benefit everyone in the industry and help keep workplace health and morale.
Because the hospitality industry needs more working rights to be able to stop employers forcing us to work in unfavourable conditions.

And to be able to let us give our consent to sign in or opt out to working in uncomfortable temperature.

Timeline

20 Jul 2022 Petition opened for signatures
3 Feb 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 54
Status Closed
Opened 20 Jul 2022
Closed 3 Feb 2023

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.