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I don't think there's anything to report. Not exactly Draconian conditions, just because it's a little chilly.

Or has she suffered frostbite? That would then be a health hazard and OSHA would look into it.

You're in WI right? Well, I'd wager she's freezing her ass off......


I'd call OSHA. I'd go to their website to find the number of the office by you.

OSHA

I can see why this woman is considering another job.
I myself would start by reporting this to OSHA and then, if it's not under their jurisdiction, then they would probably guide me to the proper authorities.

Yeah shes in WI and freezing her butt off... it is supposed to drop to single digit temps tonight so I'm sure she is really looking forward to work tomorrow.

Definitely provide resources, but I've been told some whoppers in response to the "why are you leaving your current position?" question. Trust but verify yadda yadda (in terms of getting involved, anyway -- providing resources is harmless enough.)

If she has access to the petty cash, she could buy herself a space heater, or bring one from home if she has to.

OSHA? Sure. And all the people who are required to work out of doors are different in what way?

Roger, that reminds me of a story I read recently. There were some steel workers assembling the skeleton of a building that nestled up to a current highrise. They were about 30 floors up, working in temperatures of near zero. One of the smug office workers held up a sign that read, "It's 72 degrees in here." The steel worker found a piece of cardboard and a marker and quickly composed a sign which he held up. The sign read, "It's 90 dollars an hour out here."

I was thinking of that story when I posted.

That's a funny story... I was thinking the main difference is inside there are heaters, which the lawyers themselves have use of, outside there isn't.

In the way that they don't have to file or type emails or dial phone numbers with heavy gloves on.

We have not had regular heat or A/C in the building I work in for 2 years. But I think maintenance has it worse, they have to go up on the roof and try and fix it.

(State Government-Employee, who do we call?)