Dear Friends,
I totally agree with the view of Ms. Asha. As an employer, there is a legislative requirement for you to provide a healthy and safe workplace for your employees. You have the right to designate your workplace as smoke-free. There is no legal requirement for you to provide smoke breaks. While you may be prepared to recognize the needs of a smoker, you also need to avoid the problem caused by an employee disappearing on a regular basis for a smoke break. Setting guidelines (morning, afternoon tea, and lunch breaks) makes it clear to staff about what is acceptable.
We should also raise awareness of the ill effects of smoking by placing regular articles on the notice board and sending emails. Additionally, we should indicate if professional advice for coping without cigarettes and quitting smoking is available and where to get help.
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I totally agree with the view of Ms. Asha. As an employer, there is a legislative requirement for you to provide a healthy and safe workplace for your employees. You have the right to designate your workplace as smoke-free. There is no legal requirement for you to provide smoke breaks. While you may be prepared to recognize the needs of a smoker, you also need to avoid the problem caused by an employee disappearing on a regular basis for a smoke break. Setting guidelines (morning, afternoon tea, and lunch breaks) makes it clear to staff about what is acceptable.
We should also raise awareness of the ill effects of smoking by placing regular articles on the notice board and sending emails. Additionally, we should indicate if professional advice for coping without cigarettes and quitting smoking is available and where to get help.
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Hi,
You should share with them that their numerous breaks aren't fair to other members of their team who don't take as many breaks. Encourage the employees to commit to taking fewer breaks and have them start doing that immediately. This will let them know that it is a serious concern.
Regards,
Bhavyata
www.salahkaarconsultants.com
From India, Pune
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You should share with them that their numerous breaks aren't fair to other members of their team who don't take as many breaks. Encourage the employees to commit to taking fewer breaks and have them start doing that immediately. This will let them know that it is a serious concern.
Regards,
Bhavyata
www.salahkaarconsultants.com
From India, Pune
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