I'll bet it wouldn't matter if you self-insured. A policy this draconian isn't likely about money and is instead being driven by an individual who has some ardent beliefs he wishes to foist on to everyone he possibly can. I.E. Likely the founder. Someday, people will look back on the smoking debate and wonder why the h*ll they didn't draw a line in the sand there. I'd like to see the company sued, but in this climate, I'm almost positive the company would win.
I know - this company is owned by NYC mayor Mike Bloomberg!
That's gotta be it.
I asked the very same question when this issue first came up.
Here's a few more:
Suppose a non-smoking employee has a dependent spouse or (adult) child who smokes. Suppose that said dependents are covered by the company insurance policy. Will the company fire the abovementioned employee and if not, why not?
Suppose a smoking employee is insured by a spouse's insurance and not this company's (like I was when I was working -- I cancelled my policy when I got married). Will
the company fire this employee and if not, why not?
They say it's about money, but folks....it really ain't.
Regards,