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Should employers be allowed to refuse to hire smokers? A northeast Ohio hospital system has joined the ranks of companies that will no longer hire smokers. Akron-based Summa Health Systems launched a nicotine-free hiring policy this year for all new employees. People applying to work for Summa must agree to a urine test to confirm they don't use tobacco products. Yes No Comments: First Name: Last Name: City / State: Email: Phone:

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