Hawaii to Prohibit E-Cigarettes in the Workplace: Employment Law Manual, Quick Reference Chart Updated

Authors: Beth P. Zoller, Marta Moakley and Ashley Shaw, XpertHR Legal Editors

Effective January 1, 2016, Hawaii will prohibit the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) in the workplace.

Based on this development, the Hawaii Employee Handbooks-Work Rules-Employee Conduct, Employee Health and Employee Discipline have been updated and the Electronic Cigarette Laws by State Quick Reference chart has been amended. In addition, an entry has been made to the Legal Timetable.