I've run into that - I remember a great job interview that was killed the minute I said "yes" I smoke... I was amazed, the interview was over...

I don't think its right, nor do I think employers should be able to pull my credit and judge me on that either....

Tough job market - I've actually seen company's that advertise - if your unemployed do not apply. WTF? You are only hiring people that have a job already?

Wishing your sister much luck and success!!!!

Just proves humans will destroy humanity and we wont need a war to do it.

If this is the case and your sister is "willing" to quit, then why not quit anyway? I have been on both sides of the fence..........smoker and non-smoker several times. Heck, I remember when you used to smoke in your hospital bed. Looking back now I realized how skewed that was.

Employers are getting much more selective in regards to their employee's habits. Smoking is not only unhealthy, the smell is offensive if you are not a smoker. I used to think that I didn't "smell so bad", lol.............now that I don't smoke AGAIN, when one my my sons comes past me, I can't stand the smell. It is usually right after they smoke but eventually all their clothes and hair smell of it too.

I, personally, think that as smokers we are not aware of how our addiction/bad habit effects those around us. I don't think it is discriminatory for any employer, restaraunt, public establishment to be restrictive about smoking.

If she lies and they do a hair folicle test, that will only look worse for her. I would stop smoking and continue to seek employment. She can at least tell them that she quit. We have to be willing to take responsibility for our own choices, good or bad.

xo

She should shave her head and use a wig.

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The actual legality of this ...hmm...

Of course they can ask about smoking...I wonder if they ask about alcohol use ?

And it seems really unfair, that they don't give a person the opportunity to quit ?

But ...no ever promised fair

i smoked almost 30 yrs on and off. then I decided i wanted gastric bypass which you cant have if you smoke... i quit 4 yrs ago.

I do think its acceptible espically in a hospital to exclude smokers. as was said earlier most smokers smell. for some of us that is a problem. If i were sick and a nurse who smoked were assigned to me I would litterlay be vomiting because I cant take certain smells anymore. It also drives up health insurance for employers. no one can deny smoking does cause a great number of costly health problems.

instead of lying go for a job that does not care if she smokes. if she is willing to quit anyway and its preventing a job maybe she needs to figure out what she wants more a job or a pack of smokes.

anyway i do wish her luck it sucks to be unemployeed

Smoking is not illegal there for no don't think the question should be asked in an interview and I certainly do not think it is a valid reason for not being hired. If they want to say ok during the hours of 8-4 you dont smoke or you dont smoke on the property thats one thing but not hiring you based on something you do that is legal REEKS of big brother

Agree with 4thebulls !

One place I worked ..a very professional environment ...tried to fire a young woman, when they found out her second job was as an Exotic Dancer.....went to Court.

Judge ruled, on her off hours, what she did was her business

WOW im shocked iv never heard of such a thing!! I think that absolute shite!!! I just quit smoking 2 & a half months ago & i still just think thats wrong..... what about drugs shit there are illegal smoking is legal, for gods sake, OH this really pisses me off!
Sorry bookmaven

Judges are always trying to cover their own arses

Personally I'm not a smoker, and never have and don't like breathing in other people's smoke. I think the invention of smokeless cigs for you guys who need to smoke is genuis.

Now, can Employers keep from hiring you because of it? Why the hell is it even on an application? As long as you know you can't go out for cig breaks and are clear on that, it shouldn't be an issue. What's next, do you take Advil on a regular basis????

Yeah major discrimination!!

I don't agree with this at all, nor do I agree with them pulling a credit report on employees. Just because I'm late on a bill or have not paid on a bill I don't get hired, that's total bull! More than 90% of credit reports are wrong (I have my Ex-MIL's stuff on my report and vice versa) it is nearly impossible to correct this. I watched a report about it on tv, very scary stuff!

I am an ex-smoker, but I really do feel like ur sister is being discrimminated against. Smoking is no reason that she can't do a good job.
That really sucks.
Its not like shes carrying around a gun, or hurting anyone. Geesh, what has society come to.

I understand the idea of keeping any scents to a minimum when around sick and sensitive people. That being said the whole idea of using the fact someone engages in a legal indulgence is reason to discriminate, for any reason, is just asinine.

What's next? Don't drive an electric car...sorry we can't use you.

Plenty to bitch about if one likes to be that way. Me I'd rather just pop a bitch mint in my mouth and breathe ten times.