I don't agree with this at all. It would be one thing if they were saying that you couldn't smoke on company property or during company time which includes business trips. To tell someone that they can't engage in a <b>LEGAL</b> activity is completely wrong. I agree with what Charlatan said. They could just limit the amount of coverage that smokers are entitled to get as is normal with most companies and insurance firms.
I have a feeling this will end up in court; and all that money they hoped to save on health care costs, will end up being spent in court. I hope it does go to court, and I hope the employees win. Not because of "smoker's rights" but I hope they win for the right to perform legal activities on your own personal time.
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