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Estimating the cost of a smoking employee
Conclusions Employees who smoke impose significant excess costs on private employers. The results of this study may help inform employer decisions about tobacco-related policies.
Jun 3, 2013
Tobacco Control
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Jun 17, 2013 14:35
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[Canada] LETTER: Corner stores must wean themselves off tobacco
As a society we've come a long way in our efforts to reduce the harmful impact of tobacco use, specifically cigarette smoking. Tobacco use rates in Ontario and here in the city of Hamilton are declining. Manufacturing more tobacco products, making these
Jun 17, 2013
Hamilton (Ont) Spectator (ca)
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Jun 17, 2013 12:05
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[Australia, USA] Smokers cost employers $3000
In Australia, just a handful of employers have banned smoke breaks during working hours. In 2010, the federal health department banned its employees from smoking during work hours or when representing the department. From August, Swinburne University wi
Jun 17, 2013
Sydney Morning Herald (au)
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Jun 17, 2013 00:45
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[Florida] Seminole mulls ban on hiring smokers
the School Board is tossing around the idea of establishing a policy that says if you smoke, you don't get the job. What drove the discussion during a board meeting this past week is the increasing cost of employee health insurance. Officials assume that
Jun 14, 2013
Orlando (FL) Sentinel
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Jun 15, 2013 17:04
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Smoking Banned In Rental Units, Including Terraces, At All Related Properties
One of the nation's biggest landlords is banning smoking in all 40,000 rental units across America. Starting this month, new tenants at Related Companies' apartments must sign a document promising not to smoke inside their apartments, nor on their privat
Jun 14, 2013
The Gothamist [Blog]
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Jun 15, 2013 16:54
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[Ohio] ROIZEN: Not hiring smokers is good for business
Is it ethical for employers to hire smokers? The practice fosters ill health and makes America less competitive in an international marketplace. The expense of healthcare in the United States represents more than 18 percent
Jun 14, 2013
Cleveland (OH) Jewish News
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Jun 15, 2013 16:48
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Vuse Is 'Tobacco Product,' Not Cessation Device
"As a company, we believe deeming regulations [on electronic cigarettes] are imminent," said Reynolds' president and CEO Daan Delen, noting that they intend to be involved in conversation once a deeming announcement comes down. "We look forward to worki
Jun 12, 2013
Convenience Store/Petroleum (CSPNet)
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Jun 14, 2013 19:47
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South Beach Smoke Agrees with Starbucks New Smoking Ban Within 25ft of Stores
South Beach Smoke provides a smoking alternative that allows smokers to virtually smoke anywhere, with an e-Cig that contains no smoke or secondhand smoke. This alternative may be a new choice for smokers who typically enjoy their Starbucks coffee and a c
Jun 14, 2013
SBWire
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Jun 14, 2013 17:59
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[UK] ‘Tobacco packaging fight must continue’
non-smoking Shipley MP Philip Davies has added his voice to the campaign against the introduction plain packaging, which he claimed would be a case of ‘gesture politics’. Mike Ridgway, co-ordinator for a group of UK packaging companies including Weidenha
Jun 13, 2013
Bradford Telegraph and Argus (uk)
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Jun 14, 2013 09:52
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[UK-Scotland] Electronic cigarette devices banned by ScotRail
SCOTRAIL has banned e-cigarettes from its trains and railway stations as concerns over their safety continue to grow. The train company this week confirmed staff and passengers were no longer allowed to use the smoking devices on their services.
Jun 14, 2013
Herald Scotland (The Herald and Sunday Herald) (uk)
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Jun 14, 2013 09:51