Employers and government officials alike have faced increasing pressure to ban smoking at work.
The following list contains some of the common issues addressed by the state legislatures and issues that employers need to be aware of when considering restric
Although you can prohibit smoking on the job, avoid a policy that prohibits an employee from smoking off the job as well. Such a broad prohibition can invade a worker’s privacy and is specifically barred by some state laws.
Smokers' rights.
If you devise your policy so that smoking is prohibited in certain areas on your premises or is completely banned, post your policy so that any visitors to your
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Many states require that employers clearly identify the nonsmoking and smoking areas of its workplace with signs.
Persons in charge of indoor places must conspicuously display a sign that reads “Smoking Prohibited by Law—Maximum Fine $50” and including the international sym
Violation of the prohibition against smoking in daycare homes during hours of operation will subject the violator to a fine for the first or second offense and
Smoking and nonsmoking areas must have appropriate signs posted.
See also WHAT THE EMPLOYER MUST DO, above.