Do you need to post your smoking policy?

Do You Need to Post Your Smoking Policy?

Many states require that employers clearly identify the nonsmoking and smoking areas of its workplace with signs. See State Laws for smoking/no smoking laws that may apply in your state(s).
 
In some states, the sign must include the internationally recognized no smoking symbol (a red circle containing a depiction of a lit cigarette with a line drawn diagonally through the entire circle). Some states require specific wording for smoking or no smoking and, in some cases, a fine for violating the nonsmoking zone.
 
In addition, some states require employers to post their smoking policies in conspicuous areas around the workplace.

Where do you post your policy?
  • employee locker room
  • employee cafeteria, break or lunch room
  • company bulletin board
  • other areas where the employees may easily see the policy


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<p>Many states require that employers clearly identify the nonsmoking and smoking areas of its workplace with signs.</p>

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