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Smoking in the work place: a management perspective.

R L Ashe, D H Vaughan

    Employee Relations Law Journal
    |December 6, 1985
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    Employers increasingly face workplace smoking regulations. This article examines legal and judicial responses, offering private employers strategies to navigate compliance challenges and manage smoking-related issues.

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    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health
    • Public Health Policy
    • Employment Law

    Background:

    • Historically, workplace smoking policies were left to individual employee and employer discretion.
    • A survey revealed a preference among large companies for non-interventionist approaches to smoking in the workplace.
    • Despite this, legislative action is increasing at state and local levels regarding smoking in private workplaces.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the evolving landscape of workplace smoking regulations.
    • To analyze judicial, legislative, and employer responses to smoking issues in private workplaces.
    • To discuss practical options for private employers to address workplace smoking.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing legislation and legal precedents concerning workplace smoking.
    • Analysis of employer surveys and industry practices regarding smoking policies.
    • Examination of court rulings on employer responsibilities for accommodating smokers and non-smokers.

    Main Results:

    • A growing number of states and localities are enacting laws to regulate smoking in private workplaces.
    • Employers face potential practical and compliance challenges due to the varied nature of these new laws.
    • Courts have shown reluctance to impose restrictions when employers demonstrate reasonable accommodation efforts.

    Conclusions:

    • Private employers must proactively address workplace smoking to ensure legal compliance and manage employee relations.
    • Understanding the nuances of current legislation and case law is crucial for developing effective smoking policies.
    • Developing clear, adaptable strategies is essential for employers navigating the complexities of workplace smoking issues.

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