Under WA state employment laws can an employer require his employees to be non smokers and terminate them if they smoke

Employment of Non-smokers only: Is it legal for an employer to require his employees to be non-smokers and subject them to termination if they start or are found out to be smokers? - Is this your question? Add additional information
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In many states smokers do not enjoy the same protection from employer discrimination as people do for race, religion, sex, etc. However, you'll have to speak with a WA attorney to know for sure in your case.
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