Wondering what your employee is smoking in the break room,
likely in violation of your "no-smoking" policy? Chances
are it is an electronic smoking device, such as an e-cigarette or
vaporizer. What should you do about it? Anything?
Many people are familiar with the increasingly popular
e-cigarettes and vaporizers, forcing employers to now grapple with
the question of whether to permit these devices in the workplace.
The answer to this question is constantly changing based on new and
revised laws and regulations. It can be difficult to stay aware of
this ever-changing issue.
Not A Fad
Electronic smoking devices, particularly vaporizers, are
skyrocketing in popularity. One example of this continued
popularity is shown by Oxford Dictionary's selection of the
word "vape" as the 2014 word of the year. With around
five million Americans currently "vaping" and a $2.5
billion industry with a 23% rise in sales in 2014, the electronic
smoking industry is here to stay.
