But what about the extra costs of medical expenses associated with smoking? Is it fair for employers to have to bear the burden of an employee's life style choice?
While firing their smokers is an extreme maneuver, I think Weyco does have a legitimate bone of contention. Perhaps a more equitable approach would have been to have smokers pay an increased contribution to their medical plans, or reduce the coverage they would be entitled to.
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Date: 2005-01-28 05:39 pm (UTC)While firing their smokers is an extreme maneuver, I think Weyco does have a legitimate bone of contention. Perhaps a more equitable approach would have been to have smokers pay an increased contribution to their medical plans, or reduce the coverage they would be entitled to.
Just a thought...