I work in Louisiana, for a construction company. My boss smokes in our office trailer, what can I do about it?

Question

Can I sue him or the company? The company is a fortune 500 company with deep pockets.

Answer 1

Josh's First Rule of Career Success: Do not sue the boss.

Josh's Second Rule of Career Success: Do not sue the company.

Seriously, dude, eat it.

Answer 2

Check your Hr booklet to see what the company polices are. Let him know that this offends you. If all fails then head to the state house and bring this fortune 500 company down. Good luck.

Answer 3

It would be difficult to imagine a plaintiff proving that they suffered damage as a result to second hand smoke.  Your best course of action would be to let the boss know that it's illegal and toxic to his/her coworkers.  You could also contact the main office and squeal on your boss.  If you don't think you can pull any of that off, you can call the state occupational safety and health agency (osha.)

Answer 4

u can not sue unless u get sick then u can sue or u can turn him to the company because u do not want the place to smell like smoke