Sample Smoking Policy
Explanation. Smoking is a hot issue in society today, and you, as an employer, need to make your stance on smoking in the workplace clear. In fact, some states have laws that require you to have a written smoking policy, to post that policy, and to designate certain areas as either smoking or nonsmoking areas. This customizable policy will help you communicate your rules on smoking to your employees and can help you comply with state law all at the same time. When customizing the policy for your use, be sure to consult your state's laws to see what requirements you may be subject to regarding smoking/no smoking areas, in particular.
Sample 1: Smoking policy
The organization has established a smoke-free workplace for many reasons. Smoking may present a serious fire or public health hazard. It may cause unpleasant odors. It may give the public a poor impression of our facility. Please observe the "NO SMOKING" rule. Smoking is permitted in established designated smoking areas only.
Sample 2: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]'s SMOKING POLICY
Written Policy. The employee will receive a copy of this policy in the employee's orientation packet. In addition, copies of the policy are posted in various locations throughout this facility including [name locations; e.g., the break room]. Additional copies are available upon request.
Smoking in the Workplace. Because [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is a private building not open to the general public, smoking at [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is not governed by state law or local ordinance. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] allows employees who have private offices to smoke in their offices. Employees who share offices must refrain from smoking in the office if any employee in that office objects. Smoking is not allowed in [list no smoking areas]; however, smoking is allowed in [list designated smoking areas]. Please observe the posted no smoking signs.
Smoking/No-Smoking Signs. To support its policy of not allowing smoking in other than designated smoking areas, [YOUR COMPANY NAME] has posted "No Smoking" and "Smoking" signs in the appropriate areas. Each sign posted in an area where smoking is prohibited carries the internationally recognized symbol for no smoking; a red circle containing a lit cigarette with a line drawn diagonally through the circle. Please observe these signs at all times.
Nondiscrimination. What the employee does outside of working hours and off [YOUR COMPANY NAME]'s premises will not be the basis of any disciplinary action by [YOUR COMPANY NAME]. Nor will [YOUR COMPANY NAME] pursue a policy of discharging employees or refusing to hire applicants because they are smokers.
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Sample Smoking Policy. Smoking is a hot issue in society today, and you, as an employer, need to make your stance on smoking in the workplace clear. In fact, some states have laws that require you to have a written smoking policy, to post that policy, and to designate certain areas as either smoking or nonsmoking areas.
Sample Smoking Policy
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