China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security recently urged local departments to provide allowances to those working in high temperatures in accordance with the relevant rules. Yet many workers in the country, such as those who sweep streets under the sun, are yet to receive their full compensation. Comments:

The non-payment of the allowances for working in high temperatures is related to some private companies which have limited knowledge of relevant policies, as well as those workers who are unaware of their legal rights and incapable of defending them. More importantly, loopholes in the labor laws should be plugged to enforce the summer allowances and hold defiant officials accountable.

Dahe Daily, July 14