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Are your profits going up in smoke?Employers incur significant costs related to employee tobacco use, including increased healthcare costs and lost productivity. That's why savvy employers are exploring new ways to use their tobacco policies and workplace wellness programs to protect the health of their workers while enhancing bottom line profitability. For example, many employers have started offering or paying for tobacco cessation services for their employees. Other public and private employers are choosing to charge higher health insurance premiums for employees who use tobacco. Still others have gone further by implementing policies for hiring only non-smokers. This section will help you better understand the costs associated with smoking and what you can legally do to reduce those costs for your business. |