In the UK, smoke-free legislation provides that most workplaces must be smoke free.
Employers should review their policies and practices on a regular basis, to ensure that they are complying with the legislation, including for example in relation to their vehicles and employees who work remotely.
Wales aims to introduce a ban on smoking in enclosed public places from April 2007.The Welsh Assembly voted for a...
Staff have be banned from smoking at Wakefield's maximum-security prison - but inmates will still be allowed to light up.
The ban on smoking in public places in Scotland has claimed its first commercial scalps, with leisure firm Rank announcing it will cut 200 jobs across the UK
Next summer's Health Bill aims to make workplaces smoke-free, but HR needs toact now and avoid leaving it too late, argues Sally O'Reilly.
Next summer’s Health Bill aims to make workplaces smoke-free, but HR needs toact now and avoid leaving it too late, argues Sally O’Reilly
Anti-smoking groups have warned that employers who knowingly put staff members' health at rsik by allowing smoking in the workplace despite known risks could face legal actions for damages
Draft regulations on smoke-free premises and vehicles have been unveiled by the government today.
Lords pass health Bill back to Commons before final seal of approval.
Smoking outside offices could soon be banned under new legislation, according to the government.
The ban on smoking in all enclosed public spaces will lead to a flood of legal claims from workers if...
Researchers at Aberdeen University are to assess the impact Scotland's historic new law banning smoking in all enclosed public places will have on bar staff.
Staff have been told to cover up their uniforms if they are smoking as Marks & Spencer extends smoking ban.
Aberdeen University is to conduct a study into the impact of banning smoking on the health of bar staff in Scotland
Scots smoking ban commences on 26 March.
David Wright, solicitor, health and safety group, Kennedys
