As the health risks of tobacco use have become better known, smoking in the workplace has become a policy issue Employers need to be informed about recent developments and what actions may be taken to restrict smoking in the workplace This article discusses legislative and administrative restrictions on smoking in the workplace, the rights of nonsmokers in the workplace, and the rights and responsibilities of employers
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