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Employee Handbook

Smoke-Free Workplace Policy

GENERAL


The Business is committed to creating a safe, healthy, and comfortable workplace for all its employees and visitors. The Smoke-Free Workplace Policy (the “Policy”) sets out the Business’ prohibition on smoking in the workplace and assists the Business in complying with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017.



SCOPE


This Policy applies to all employees of the Business.



DEFINITIONS


For the purposes of this policy, “Smoking” means:

  • Inhaling and exhaling or holding lighted tobacco or cannabis (medical or recreational); and

  • Inhaling and exhaling the vapor produced by an electronic cigarette or similar device, whether or not the vapor contains nicotine.

  • “Workplace” includes but is not limited to:

  • All company-controlled premises, including but not limited to offices, meeting rooms, waiting rooms, washrooms, lounges, dining rooms, and immediate surrounding areas; company vehicles, lodging.

  • All non-company-controlled premises where an employee is performing work for, and on behalf of, the business.



POLICY STATEMENT


Smoking in the workplace is strictly prohibited. All employees and visitors must comply with and support the Policy.



CONTRAVENTIONS OF THE POLICY


Repeated contraventions of the Policy may lead to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.

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