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[Washington] Woman claims she was fired for inhaling second-hand pot smoke
Hale said she doesn't smoke marijuana or use it in another form. The only one who smokes pot is her husband ... "I was fired for testing positive for marijuana even though mine was from second hand smoke," Hale said.
Apr 30, 2013
KBOI-TV 2News (Boise, ID)
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Apr 30, 2013 13:14
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[Mississippi] MCCOMB, Miss.: Proposed broader smoking ban draws comments
The McComb Board of Selectmen has heard from local residents on a proposal to broaden the city's no smoking ordinance. ... However, smoking is permitted in restaurants that have a bar with a separate ventilation system.
Apr 26, 2013
AP - Associated Press
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Apr 26, 2013 21:39
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[Massachusetts] Weymouth firefighter fired for smoking loses appeal
In a ruling released Thursday, the state Civil Service Commission said the town had cause to fire Kenneth Morehouse in January 2012 after he was caught violating a statewide ban on police and firefighters smoking on or off the job. The ban has been in pl
Apr 26, 2013
Quincy (MA) Patriot Ledger
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Apr 26, 2013 06:53
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Colorado court rules smoking pot off the job can still get you fired
Colorado Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that employees can still be fired for testing positive for the drug -- even if they never show up to work impaired. A divided panel of judges decided that because marijuana use is illegal under federal law, employ
Apr 25, 2013
NBC News
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Apr 26, 2013 05:19
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[Spain] Do smoke-free policies in work and public places increase smoking in private venues?
Conclusions Smoke-free legislation in workplaces and public places is not correlated with increased smoking prevalence in private venues (houses and cars) at an ecological level.
Apr 25, 2013
Tobacco Control
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Apr 26, 2013 04:55
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[Canada] MARKUSA: Where there's smokers, the debate lights up
Marcy Markusa remembers the days being in her family's wood-panelled wagon, she and her sister in the backseat stuck behind sealed windows while their parents puffed away.
Apr 25, 2013
CBC News (ca)
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Apr 25, 2013 15:12
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Dust Is in the Air: Effects of Occupational Exposure to Mineral Dust on Lung Function in a 9-year Study
Individual smoking habits and occupational dust exposure had a negative impact on lung function. To reduce the risk of loss of respiratory capacity, smoking cessation is especially recommended to workers exposed to quartz dust. Moreover, stricter limit v
Apr 25, 2013
Lung
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Apr 25, 2013 13:00
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[Alabama] Anniston City Council restricts public smoking
After a mixed response from residents and business owners at a public hearing Tuesday, the Anniston City Council passed a much stricter city smoking ordinance. Councilman David Reddick cast the sole no vote on the measure, citing concern for businesses.
Apr 23, 2013
Anniston (AL) Star
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Apr 24, 2013 13:23
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[Florida] Milton to stop hiring smokers Oct. 1
"This is part of an overall wellness program established by the city," said Milton City Manager Brian Watkins. "Wellness programs can also play an important role in containing health care costs for employers and individual employees."
Apr 19, 2013
Pensacola (FL) News Journal
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Apr 20, 2013 16:02
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Cigarette Smoking Could Be Hazardous to Employment, Time to Opt for an EverSmoke E-Cig
EverSmoke Electronic Cigarettes can be the solution to smokers and their maintaining their jobs while not having to give up everything they love about smoking. Four out of 10 employers offer rewards or penalize their employees based on tobacco use. Accor
Apr 19, 2013
SBWire
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Apr 19, 2013 13:14