[Gabz]

Unlike Weyco and Scott's at least it is only during their shifts...........they are not being threatedned with being fired for what they do outside of work.

Additionally these are private employers, it is not the government doing it, so while I don't like such a policy, I have to respect their right to make the rules of employee conduct during working hours.

[SheLion]

Additionally these are private employers, it is not the government doing it, so while I don't like such a policy, I have to respect their right to make the rules of employee conduct during working hours.

The three hospitals are working together to help employees quit the habit between now and the first of the year. The hospitals said the main reason for making this decision was to improve patient care.

Yes, but do you realize how miserable they are going to make it on the employees who smoke?  Trying to coerce them into quitting before the 1st of the year? 

[RandallFlagg]

Unlike Weyco and Scott's at least it is only during their shifts...........they are not being threatedned with being fired for what they do outside of work.

Actually, it isn't only during their shifts: They can't burn one while driving to work.
If I was someone who worked there, I'd demand that they pay me for the time spent driving to work.
If they're gonna try telling me what I can/can't do, why not? I'd be on their time, right?
;-)