What can an employer do when an employee comes back from breaks reeking of cigarette smoke?

First, an employee can be disciplined for “reeking” of cigarette smoke. The discipline would be based on the unprofessionalism and offensiveness of a person smelling of cigarettes. And some people are allergic to cigarette smoke — which can be difficult for the employer.

Laws changed in 2016 expanding smoking bans. Consequently, there are no longer smoking break rooms. The new law has extended the ban of vaporizers as smoking, and has gotten rid of most of the exemptions that were permitted in certain work environments.

Also, smokers are not entitled to additional breaks so that they can smoke. The employer