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Wait... your employer charges you money if you smoke? How the hell is that legal? What if you're fat? Or drink alcohol (but still sober at work)? I mean.. our
by ajsnigrutin 5y ago
Wait... your employer charges you money if you smoke? How the hell is that legal? What if you're fat? Or drink alcohol (but still sober at work)?
I mean.. our european worker protections are overkill.. but compared to this, they still seem as a better option.
- aikinai 5y agoIt sounds like you're not familiar with the US system. The employer isn't charging for smoking, the health insurance, which is mostly provided through employers in America, is charging a higher premium for smoking since you will cost much more in future payouts.
- galangalalgol 5y agotechnically the insurer charges you more. And often they just give you credits towards healthcare costs if you don't smoke, instead of charging you more if you do. As to why this is acceptable, cultural views on smoking tobacco in the US hover just this side of pedophilia it seems like. I don't know a single person who smokes and has a professional career.