In January 1996, the U. S. Supreme Court allowed an employer to refuse to hire applicants who had smoked cigarettes in the previous year. Since 1990, the city of North Miami has had this requirement. One applicant sued, saying it violated her privacy. Employers should think carefully before refusing to hire smokers as the ADA may prohibit such a policy.
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