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Smoking in the workplace: a management perspective.

D H Vaughn

    Employee Relations Law Journal
    |July 1, 1992
    PubMed
    Summary

    Employers must navigate complex state laws on workplace smoking. New legislation protects off-duty smoking but creates compliance challenges, requiring careful consideration of employee interests and legal requirements.

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    Area of Science:

    • Employment Law
    • Public Health Policy

    Background:

    • Workplace smoking regulations are evolving nationwide.
    • Twenty states and D.C. regulate smoking in private workplaces.
    • Twenty-two states now protect employees from adverse actions due to off-duty smoking.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To update the analysis of legal and employer responses to workplace smoking.
    • To examine the practical and compliance issues arising from new state laws.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of state legislation and judicial decisions.
    • Analysis of employer policies and responses.
    • Comparison with previous examinations of the workplace smoking issue.

    Main Results:

    • Significant variation exists in state laws regarding workplace smoking.
    • New laws protecting off-duty smoking present compliance challenges for employers.
    • Employers face a complex legal landscape balancing state mandates and employee rights.

    Conclusions:

    • Employers must exercise caution with smoking policies beyond legal mandates.
    • Accommodating diverse employee interests is crucial for compliance.
    • Understanding the nuances of state laws is essential for effective workplace smoking management.

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