Contemporary employers frequently encounter the issue of e-cigarette use in the workplace. While smoking on the job adversely impacts employee health and productivity, labor laws often lack specific provisions addressing this matter. What legal options are available to employers in such circumstances?
Firstly, it is necessary to ensure that there is a designated smoking area. If there is none, it should be designated by an order. Additionally, it is advisable to place information about the smoking ban in the workplace (for example, in the form of a sign), as well as to give a lecture on the harms of smoking and the possibility of disciplinary action at a general meeting of the workforce.
It is advisable to supplement fire safety and occupational health and safety instructions with provisions regarding permitted smoking locations and times.
Undoubtedly, the development of a comprehensive set of measures related to smoking bans in the workplace requires a complex approach and professional legal assessment. The specialists of Lawyer City Law Firm have many years of experience in labor law and are always ready to provide qualified assistance.