Labor/Employment
Nov. 9, 2026
California's prison heat rules leave workers to sweat it out
By proposing weaker heat protections for incarcerated workers, California puts projected costs ahead of basic safety--and leaves a vulnerable workforce exposed to life-threatening temperatures.
Karis Stephen
Associate
Allred, Maroko & Goldberg
6300 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1500
Los Angeles , CA 90014-8
Cell: (562) 519-0976
Email: kstephen@amglaw.com
On multiple occasions this year, Californians have faced an unprecedented onslaught of sky-high temperatures, featuring several days of triple-digit thermometer readings. Such soaring temperatures resulted in securing protections for over a million workers in various indoor working environments, such as factories and warehouses.
In 2024, California's Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board instituted rules and regulations for these workplaces to combat climbing temperatu...
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