U-Haul to Implement Nicotine-Free Hiring Policy

Re:U-Haul to Implement Nicotine-Free Hiring Policy by aza05001 on Friday January 03, 2020 @11:17AM (#21947212)

Strongly disagree. I am very allergic to smoke, cigarette smoke in particular. Its not just the smoker that's being affected. I've had numerous run ins with HR about second hand smoke on the job and how it affects my health. I wish my company had a policy like this.

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Re:U-Haul to Implement Nicotine-Free Hiring Policy by ggreer on Friday January 03, 2020 @11:30AM (#21947371)

This is a no nicotine policy, not a no smoking policy. It bans vaping, gum, patches, and lozenges. It bans employees from using them even if they are never used at work. The employee simply has to test positive for nicotine.

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Re:U-Haul to Implement Nicotine-Free Hiring Policy by snarfy on Friday January 03, 2020 @12:46PM (#21948290)

I have the same problem with perfume, cologne, and hairspray. Even more of a problem with automobile exhaust. I don't complain to HR though.

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Re:U-Haul to Implement Nicotine-Free Hiring Policy by monocasa on Friday January 03, 2020 @11:34AM (#21947435)

They've banned smoking on the job for years now.

This is now banning nicotine use off the job as well.

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Re:U-Haul to Implement Nicotine-Free Hiring Policy by loco5niner on Friday January 03, 2020 @12:24PM (#21948048)

Wow, you really picked the wrong link to support your claim. The entire article is filled with statements that refute your claim, such as the following:

> Allergy-like symptoms can be caused by tobacco smoke, but most doctors believe that they are not reactions to the smoke.

> Rather, because tobacco products (especially cigarettes) are filled with many toxic ingredients and irritating chemicals, some people have a reaction to those specific substances. People who suffer from allergic rhinitis appear to be more sensitive to these chemicals than others.

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