Those who test positive under the new policy will be required to undergo cessation treatment…
The new policy requires employees hired after July 15 to be tobacco and nicotine-free for as long as they work for the city of Dayton, according to The Dayton Daily News. The new standard defines the use of either product as “inhaling, exhaling, burning, vaping any lighted cigar, cigarette, an e-cigarette or pipe, chewing or any other type of tobacco use.”
New applicants will now be tested for nicotine and tobacco during the pre-employment screening process as well as when it receives “reliable” information that an employee is engaging in the dangerous habit.
There will not be random testing once applicants are employed.
Those who test positive under the new policy will be required to undergo cessation treatment. If they again test positive when their probationary period concludes, they’ll be fired.
“It is the policy of the City to provide a safe, healthy, smoke-free work environment for all employees and citizens visiting our facilities,” according to the policy, recently signed by City Manager Shelley Dickstein.
“The City of Dayton has a vital interest in maintaining a healthy and safe environment for its employees and visitors while respecting an employee’s individual choice. Consistent with these concerns and Ohio law, the following policy has been established to foster a healthier workplace and environment by encouraging employees to promote a healthier lifestyle.”
The city is also eliminating its designated smoking areas.
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