Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 10. PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES AND SANITATION. |
Chapter 10-6. SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES. |
§ 10-6-5. EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES.
(A)
Except as provide in Subsection (B), an employer shall provide a smoke-free workplace for employees.
(B)
If an employer requires employees to work in an area described in Subsection 10-6-3(2) through (8)* ( Exemptions ), ( Exceptions ), the employer shall make reasonable accommodations for an employee who requests assignment to a smoke-free area.
(C)
An employer shall notify each employee and applicant for employment in writing that:
(1)
smoking in the workplace is prohibited; or
(2)
smoking is permitted in an area in the workplace under Section 10-6-3 ( Exemptions ).
Source: Ord. 20050303-05; Ord. 20111215-019.