Old Smoke: Charles Renford - Case Study Example

Download file to see previous pages Since this person is not under the weather like Darlene I would then bank on her/him to do the report. If this person is not able then Darlene would have to coach Alice and Frank so that either of them does the report for her in the files office Stortz (2007). Darlene would, however, be expected to resume working in the main files office when she gets better because in her normal health she has no problem with old cigarette smoke, odors or other smells. Describe the policy on smoking that you would recommend to Redwood Associates. For the case of Redwood Associates, I would definitely recommend the state workplace smoking law. The law on smoking at the place of work is against people smoking at their workplaces. The reason for this is that smokers expose the non-smokers to health risks resulting in tobacco smoke. A workplace is defined in the law as an enclosed space in which employees do their services. This is not inclusive of any residential portion. The law does not allow smoking in all work areas. Employers have to post the 100% smoke-free poster. An employee has a right to file a complaint with the Health Department in case his/her rights are violated. The health department can then notify the employer through writing about the violation and also remind them of the prohibition of smoking indoors. A $100 penalty can be imposed if the law is not adhered to. An employer is prohibited by law from retaliating to employees who assist by enforcing or supervising the requirements of workplace smoking. In case an employee knows that his/her employer has taken action against her because of this they are allowed to file a complaint with the department of health in 30 days of the violation. The commissioner inspects this complaint and if he/she finds that there was retaliation then a court action must be brought against the employer. The court can then determine relief appropriately including back pay and reinstatement, Stortz (2007). Explain how this case would change if what bothers Darlene is not old smoke but the smell of Alice’s perfume or Frank’s body odor. As Mr. Renford puts it the law is silent on smells that people don’t like and which cannot harm them. The law is only concerned with cigarette smoke in confined places. The smell of Alice’s perfume or the body odor of Frank do not cause ay health problem and therefore are not covered by the law. The company, represented by Mr. Renford would require Darlene to work in the main files room even if she dislikes it. She would be expected to endure the conditions there or quit employment if she finds it hard.  ...Download file to see next pagesRead More