What are the legal provisions on high temperature subsidies in Shandong?

The legal provisions of Shandong’s high temperature subsidies: Employers need to pay workers summer heatstroke prevention and cooling fees, and the required fees are listed in the cost; and the standard of this fee is determined by the province’s human resources and social security The department will formulate it in conjunction with relevant departments and may make adjustments in due course.

Legal Basis

Article 17 of the "Administrative Measures for Heatstroke Prevention and Cooling Measures"

Workers engaged in high-temperature operations shall enjoy post allowances in accordance with the law.

If the employer arranges for workers to engage in outdoor operations in weather with temperatures above 35°C and cannot take effective measures to reduce the temperature of the workplace to below 33°C, it shall issue high temperature allowances to the workers and include them in the total wages. . High temperature allowance standards are formulated by the provincial human resources and social security administrative department in conjunction with relevant departments, and will be adjusted in a timely manner according to social and economic development conditions.

Article 9 of the "Shandong Province High Temperature Weather Labor Protection Measures"

The employer shall pay workers summer heatstroke prevention and cooling fees, and the required fees shall be included in the cost.

The standards for heatstroke prevention and cooling fees are formulated by the provincial human resources and social security department in conjunction with relevant departments, and will be adjusted in a timely manner according to social and economic development conditions.