Stubbing out smoking on work premises

by Marc Long, senior associate, clarke willmott It is perhaps a little difficult for some of us to imagine what it is like to work in a smoke-filled office, given that many premises have been non-smoking for a number of years. However, it remains the case that many employers still allow smoking and their workers suffer effects on their health. The Health Act 2006 is set to change all this. From 6am on 1 July 2007 it will be against the law to smoke in virtually all enclosed public places and work environments. The ban will include offices, factories, shops, pubs, bars and restaurants,...