Should employers encourage them by allowing vaping in the workplace?
Or should vapers be more mindful of their colleagues?
As vaping gets more popular, the potential for conflict between vapers and non-vapers increases. This problem is made worse by the fact there is no set of universal written or unwritten rules around vaping etiquette.
The law
Many states have enacted state-wide smoking bans and the majority of employers have their own rules about smoking tobacco cigarettes in the workplace. But most of these rules don't include vaping.
The law on vaping is different. About a dozen states, including New York and California, have implemented vape bans in workplaces and other public places.
In other states, certain localities have passed their own rules about vaping. But many employers are still free to decide whether to allow vaping at work.
Most vapers will be permitted to use designated smoking areas (except in special workplaces like schools and hospitals). But should vapers be given permission to smoke indoors or at their desks?
There are strong arguments on both sides.
Employer should use their own judgement, recognising that many vapers use electronic cigarettes as an aid to give up tobacco cigarettes. Any support that employers can offer during this difficult time is always welcome.
Don't underestimate the power of compromise.
Lower output devices like pod mod systems are likely to be less controversial than large box mods. It could even be as simple as opening up a new place for vapers to use that isn't a smoking shelter. Staying away from smokers can be beneficial for verbs who are trying to ditch tobacco cigarettes.
Where practical, employers should consult with employees on the rules and whatever is decided should be clearly communicated in employee handbooks or on signs around the workplace.
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