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smoking breaks in NJ

SystemSystem 5,885 Posts
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What options do NJ employers have regarding controlling smoking breaks? Where can I find legal guidance regarding this issue?
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  • Don DDon D 9,834 Posts
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    First, there is no such thing as a 'smoke break' or 'smoking break'. Rest periods are addressed in the federal regs but only to say that none are required by federal law. But, the law says if they are observed, they must be paid. You would need to check your state-specific laws to see if rest breaks during the work period are required. If they are, you will surely not find them classified as 'smoke breaks'. Nor would you want to allow more or longer breaks for smokers simply because they feel the urge to suck smoke frequently.
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  • njjelnjjel 1,235 Posts
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    Other than for children, NJ does not require any breaks at all and that includes lunch!
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