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Break ban angers smokers  

Jump to full article: News Interactive Network/News Limited/News.com (au), 2010-02-02
Author: Sophie Elsworth

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SMOKERS feel like they're being picked on as employers move to ban workers nicking off for a quick cigarette.

The federal Department of Health and Ageing this week introduced a ban on employees taking regular smoking breaks and more bosses are expected to follow suit.

Many disgruntled smokers, including a 35-year-old city administration worker who refused to be named, said the move was "discriminatory". "Other people in the office stand around and have a chat whereas smokers go outside to have a cigarette," she said.

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