No Puffing at Work?
Wisconsin's Proposed Smoking Ban

By Sally Piefer

Earlier this week, the legislature introduced Senate Bill 181 which would impose a statewide smoking ban – including a “place of employment.” This bill is expected to be approved by the Wisconsin legislature and signed by Governor Doyle.

How will this bill affect employment?

Current law allows smoking in bowling centers, taverns, halls used for private functions, rooms in which the main occupants are smokers, and areas of facilities that are used to manufacture or assemble goods, products or merchandise. This bill eliminates these exemptions.

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Published: 05/2009