Employers in Kentucky must comply with these state rules regulating smoking in the workplace.
The Kentucky general smoking provisions apply to public places and employers.
Employers covered: For discrimination purposes, employers with eight or more employees within Kentucky during 20 or more calendar weeks within the current or preceding calendar year.
Written policy requirements: Employer policy not specified.
Posting requirements: Smoking and nonsmoking areas should have posted signs stating where smoking is and is not allowed.
In addition to refraining from selling tobacco products to minors, an employer must post a notice stating that it is illegal to sell tobacco products to persons under 18.
No smoking areas: No smoking areas for private employers not specified.
Permitted smoking areas: Designated smoking areas for private employers not specified.