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.
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Employers who give concessions to 'regulars' will risk being shopped by employees over health and safety.
Overwhelming vote to ban smoking in all workplaces receives warm welcome.
Retail union Usdaw is backing an amendment to plans to ban smoking in workplaces that will include private members' clubs, exempt under the current proposals
MPs will vote tomorrow in the House of Commons on whether to ban smoking completely in public places
Labour rebels to get opportunity to overturn partial smoking ban proposals.
Research has shown that ventilation systems do not protect pub workers or the public from second-hand smoke.
NHS smoking dilemma; Breast cancer linked to stale smoke; Alcohol rubs are safe; CPD correction
Disability Act expansion; Responsibility gap; Workload worries; Smoker job ban is legal
A recent case shows just how vulnerable employees are in their first year in a new job.
A total ban on smoking in pubs looks increasingly likely following an indication that Tony Blair will offer MPs a free vote in the House of Commons.
Almost three-quarters of people across the UK back an all-out ban on smoking in places of work, including pubs and restaurants, research reveals
A ban on smoking at work for all Nottingham City Council employees is set to be brought forward
UK employers are clear to follow an international ban on recruitment of smokers, according to employment lawyers
The government finally published its health Bill in October outlining plans for a limited ban smoking in enclosed public places
