Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Maryland

did my work discriminate against me being a smoker when they told me I need to spray febreeze after smoking -quote from the store manager - "it's all about customer perception " I work at a retail store that sells handbags


Asked on 12/04/13, 7:10 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Valkenet Young & Valkenet

No. Smokers are not a protected class. In fact, your manager may be permitting a violation of local and state law by permitting you to smoke in the store. You get to join all the others, shivering by the back door in the alley as you get your fix.

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Answered on 12/04/13, 7:21 am


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