A significant heatwave is impacting workers across the Netherlands, particularly those in outdoor professions like landscaping and construction. Employers are implementing measures to protect employees, including frequent water breaks, adjusted work schedules—starting earlier and finishing by 1 PM—and access to cooling stations like air-conditioned break rooms. Some companies are even halting work entirely when temperatures become dangerously high. Workers acknowledge the heat as part of the job but emphasize the importance of self-care and taking precautions. The UWV, the Dutch unemployment agency, offers wage compensation to employers when weather conditions render work impossible. Despite adaptations, many workers report challenging conditions, especially in locations lacking shade.