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Smoking in the Workplace and Workers' Compensation<\/h1>\n
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\n By Olivia Wathne, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Secondhand smoke is both annoying and dangerous. If you are a non-smoker and environmental tobacco smoke<\/a> (ETS) at work has made you sick, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits<\/a>. Employees can obtain compensation benefits if they show that ETS in their workplace caused medical problems. These benefits can help cover the costs of medical treatment related to your illness.<\/p>\r\n

The Department of Labor <\/a>recognizes the importance of employee health and safety. This has lead to:<\/p>\r\n