I guess I’ll be the only comment LOL
I think this kind of practice should NOT be allowed since tobacco use is not illegal. Testing for drugs? Unless they have a prescription then that is illegal. Even active alcohol in the system can be a job deal breaker since it means it was consumed quite recently. However nicotine and it’s use is NOT illegal. I don’t know if I’d call it discrimination? It’s more of a violation of someone’s civil right.
I think it should be that they must be allowed to quit as a condition of hire. They should have to show some kind of proof that they are quitting. Flat out not hiring shouldn’t be an option for a company. For cryin out loud there’s a law in place that you CAN’T fire a drug addict! You must offer them some kind of rehab option, allow them to go through it, and then revisit the matter at a later date. You may fire the person only if they refuse the help.
And this company wants to refuse to hire a smoker? Get real…




