Smoking: To be or not to Be

[Busyman]

Good on him, he's making his employees healthier, probably happier, and he'll no doubt see less time taken off sick.

Communist ideology.

[UKResident]

Communist ideology

Really? Do you have the freedom to be a communist in the US then?

[hobbes]

Really? Do you have the freedom to be a communist in the US then?

In the US, you do not have the freedom to impose your communist beliefs on others, as it infringes on their individual rights.

Now could we get back on topic.

[Busyman]

In the US, you do not have the freedom to impose your communist beliefs on others, as it infringes on their individual rights.

Now could we get back on topic.

Exactly.

An employee can govern an employee while on the job. Smoking is not an illegal substance therefore the fact an employee smokes outside of the job means no harm no foul.

[bigboab]

I wonder if he refuses to do business with anyone who smokes.

[vidcc]

i saw this on the tv news.

i find it interesting that it has been called communist thinking when it is in fact the employment laws for that state...a US state... that appear to allow such a company policy. the same company is not allowed to have testing in other states in which it has operations. I would be interested to hear of any communist country where such a thing has happened.
I have heard of US companies that have teetotal conditions written into contracts of employment although i can't without researching, point to them.

I disagree with his actions however.

[RPerry]

well, seems all the extra money being poured into anti-smoking is taking effect. I am truly a minority when I go outside to have a smoke. I have seem similiar reports of people being told to quit smoking, or find other employment. Its not a state law here, but I guess up to the company.
Why do I feel like we are living the movie "The Demolition Man" when I see this? It does seem they will eventually make smoking illegal. whats next ? bodily fluid transfer ? salt ?

[Rat Faced]

1st they took away our smoking room, and no one complained

Then they told us we could go outside, and no one complained

Then they told us to go round the side of the building (into the prevailing weather in our area).. no one complained

and theres hardly anyone left to complain except management... coz the staff are now always on the f'n sick with the flue

[Rat Faced]

Really? So smoking isn't detrimental to your health? l must have been misinformed. And why "especially" anything? Either it's true or untrue, what does 'especially' untrue mean?

Do you drink?

Do you take Prescription Drugs?

Hell; do you eat? Theres a lot of food poisoning around, maybe you should stop that... You'd be healthier and happier and spend less time on the bog.

[RPerry]

maybe thats why I am so damn sick now I forget I get hot and sweaty working on the machines all night, then have to go outside in 30-40 F temperatures.
I never complained about having to go outside, but I will say restaurants have lost some of my money, cause I no longer sit in there longer than it takes to finish my meal.