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A new CVS wellness program raises privacy concerns
When nationwide pharmacy chain CVS Caremark Corp announced last week that its employees must submit to a medical exam or pay a $600 annual fine, some critics raised privacy concerns.
Mar 25, 2013
Thomson Reuters
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Mar 25, 2013 12:58
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Association between smoke-free workplace and second-hand smoke exposure at home in India
Implementation of smoke-free legislation in India was associated with a higher proportion of adults reporting a smoke-free home. These findings further strengthen the case for accelerated implementation of Article 8 of the Framework Convention on Tobacco
Mar 23, 2013
Tobacco Control
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Mar 24, 2013 10:56
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[Canada] Smokers Need Not Apply
One local company has taken that a step further. Ottawa-based Momentous Corporation says it will only hire people who don't smoke. It's a growing trend with companies in the United States. It's starting to take catch on here. The company says it save t
Mar 18, 2013
Canadian Television (CTV) (ca)
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Mar 19, 2013 03:21
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[Canada] Businesses only employing non-smokers in growing trend
An increasing number of businesses, including Ottawa-based Momentous Corp., stipulate “non-smokers only” on their job postings. “Everyone knows smoking kills you and we prefer to work with very intelligent people who aren't choosing to kill themselves w
Mar 17, 2013
Canadian Television (CTV) (ca)
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Mar 18, 2013 05:02
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Workzone: How far can business go in restricting smokers?
"You can't discriminate against people who are over 40, people who are black or people who are gay. But there are no protections for smokers." However, he said there are two potential problems with companies having an overt policy against hiring smokers.
Mar 17, 2013
Pittsburgh (PA) Post-Gazette
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Mar 17, 2013 11:15
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[Maine] Cape Elizabeth bans ‘filthy, vile habit’ of chew tobacco for town employees at work
Chewing tobacco is now outlawed for town employees during work, after complaints it is a “filthy, vile habit.” Under the ban, town employees can no longer chew tobacco in town-owned vehicles or buildings. Visitors are also barred from chewing in town bui
Mar 14, 2013
Bangor (ME) Daily News
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Mar 14, 2013 15:04
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[Maine] Chewing tobacco on the job now forbidden for Cape Elizabeth town workers
Chewing tobacco is now outlawed for town employees during work, after complaints it is a "filthy, vile habit." Under the ban, town employees can no longer chew tobacco in town-owned vehicles or buildings. Visitors are also barred from chewing in town bui
Mar 14, 2013
Falmouth (ME) Forecaster
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Mar 14, 2013 06:56
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Towers Watson/NBGH Employer Survey on Purchasing Value in Health Care
The 18th Annual Towers Watson/National Business Group on Health Employer Survey on Purchasing Value in Health Care tracks employers' strategies and practices to provide and manage health benefits — and the results of their efforts. This comprehensive r
Mar 12, 2013
Towers Watson
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Mar 12, 2013 13:29
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[Kentucky] Survey finds employees pay greater share of health costs, and most large employers penalize them for using tobacco
the use of surcharges for tobacco use continues to grow. By 2014, 62 percent of surveyed companies are expected to apply tobacco-use surcharges.
Mar 11, 2013
Kentucky Health News (blog)
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Mar 12, 2013 13:24
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Push to make Texas workplaces smoke free
Legislation filed by State Rep. Myra Crownover, R-Denton, proposes a smoke-free workplace law in Texas.
Mar 12, 2013
Austin Business Journal
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Mar 12, 2013 13:19