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Predominately found in the medical field, smoking is not allowed by employees. Doctor's offices and hospitals across the country are openly stating they will not hire anyone who smokes. It is easy to understand their stance on the subject given they work with thousands of people every day who have allergic reactions to cigarette smoke, weakened lungs, and a host of other sensitivities to the toxins and carcinogens found in cigarettes. Unfortunately, discrimination against smokers isn't limited to just the medical field.

People across all professions are facing increasing resistance to tobacco use. Heather S., a hiring manager for a national staffing agency stated, "We have clients across all sectors that specifically request that we hire non-smokers. It is not our policy to Continue Reading

Smoking bans continue to rise around the country. Common place today prohibits lighting up in restaurants, bars, and in some places, homes and vehicles. Businesses are quickly following suit and restricting employees from satisfying their cravings for nicotine while 'on-the-clock.' Tensions rise in smokers posing issues between non-smokers and smokers, while notable differences in performance challenges employers.

According to an article published August 24, 2011 in The Journal smokers can be as much as 20 per cent less productive than their non-smoking counterparts. The difference in productivity arises from employees who smoke stepping away from their workspace to satisfy their cravings. Additionally, some smokers reported Continue Reading