Florida Legislators Ban Local Heat Protections for Millions of Outdoor Workers

ORLANDO, Fla.—Even if the often unbearable Florida temperatures started creeping up toward triple digits, Maria Leticia Pineda could usually be found clad in at least three layers of clothing to protect her skin from sunburns while she worked in an outdoor plant nursery. Pineda spent 20 years working 11-hour days as she helped grow fruits … Continue reading Florida Legislators Ban Local Heat Protections for Millions of Outdoor Workers