Vaping: When, How and What to Include in Your HR Policies
“Vaping” is on the rise, with 10.8 million U.S. adults using e-cigarettes; usage is highest among adults ages 18-24. Vaping devices often are small and discreet, which has helped them make their way into workplaces mostly undetected. Some employees may be using them out in the open, which raises the question of whether vaping should be addressed in your HR policies. The short answer is yes — for multiple reasons. First, including vaping in your HR policies can protect the health and well-being of all your employees. A National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) report found that secondhand exposure