Judge Dismisses Suit Seeking to Ban Smoking in Atlantic City Casinos

Published On Aug 31, 2024, 3:10 PM

A New Jersey judge dismissed a lawsuit seeking to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos, which have been exempt from a statewide smoking ban since 2006. The ruling stated that the exemption does not infringe on workers' rights to seek smoke-free jobs. The casino association welcomed the decision, while the workers' groups plan to appeal to the State Supreme Court, arguing that the smoking environment is dangerous.

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The dismissal of the lawsuit may lead to continued conditions that some workers find unacceptable, potentially affecting morale and employment retention within the casinos. However, the casino industry basically remains stable as this ruling could maintain the status quo for a longer period. The potential for an appeal may create some uncertainty in the short term.

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As workers push back against the smoking policies and if public sentiment shifts towards enforcing stricter health regulations, there could be political pressure to change the law, which may impact the operations of these casinos in the long run.

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