Posted on 01/02/2020 11:25:47 AM PST by DUMBGRUNT
In a move towards a healthier workforce, U-Haul has announced that the company will soon no longer employ nicotine users in 21 states, including Massachusetts.
The chosen states are the ones where it is legal to decline a job to nicotine users. Once the policy goes into effect, applicants will be asked about their nicotine use. In states where testing is allowed, applicants must submit to a nicotine screening.
(Excerpt) Read more at masslive.com ...
“The chosen states are the ones where it is legal to decline a job to nicotine users.”
I was unaware that was even a thing.
The same states will no doubt force them to hire marijuana users.
I can’t top that.
Gun owners?
Saving lives.
Pole smoking impairs health. Many who do it engage in “Risky” practices with a number of random partners (in public spaces).
But companies celebrate that lifestyle CHOICE.
So people who eat tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes and bell peppers can’t get jobs there?
Ain’t bigoted discrimination fun?
Today, nicotine users; tomorrow meat eaters...
The day after that; MAGA hat wearers
There is nothing on earth government doesn’t want to control if they don’t already. Waiting for the posts agreeing smokers are bad and should be banned from having jobs or insurance policies.
Huh? I hear no FReepers own them. At least the ones in the canoe club.
How about a Federal law denying Federal employment (including elected officials) for drugs, alcohol and past criminal convictions. Just asking.
U-Haul will save money on health insurance but will have to pay higher wages.
That works out well for the company and employees.
How about pot smokers?
Up next - gun owners don’t bother.
WTH happened to civil rights in this country? Nicotine isn’t illegal - never has been before or after alcohol prohibition!
Are they going to PAY them 24 hours a day, or just tell them what they can and can’t do?
“Scotts” ... the fertilizer and potting soil folks,
have been doing this for many years.
Including random drug tests for nicotine.
So if someone is prescribed nicotine replacement therapy by a doctor they are going to fire them for taking prescribed medication? I doubt that will hold up to a lawsuit.
In our company, smokers pay an extra $100 a month for their health insurance.
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