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The Smoke Free Ontario Act will protect Ontarians from second-hand smoke. The legislation will:
- ban smoking in enclosed public places and all enclosed workplaces as of May 31, 2006, including restaurants, bars, schools, private clubs, sports arenas, entertainment venues, work vehicles and offices
- toughen laws on tobacco sales to minors
- restrict the promotion of tobacco products by May 31, 2006, with a complete ban on the display of tobacco products by May 31, 2008 (For more information on Ban of Tobacco Display, see below).
What this means for the workplace:
Every employer/owner must:
- ensure compliance of the legislation
- notify employees that smoking is not allowed
- post signs (including in washrooms)
- remove all ashtrays or similar equipment
- ensure employees who do not comply leave the enclosed workplace
If an employee seeks enforcement of this Act, no employer can:
- dismiss or threaten the employee
- discipline or suspend the employee or threaten to do so
- impose a penalty on the employee
- intimidate or coerce the employee
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