No Smoking Policy

Amended date: 4/15/2023

Provided by: Department of Human Resources

This policy applies to all staff, temporary staff, postdoctoral scholars, faculty, independent contractors, affiliates or any other members of the Tufts community, including those hired contractually or who work under faculty or postdoctoral scholar handbooks, or who are otherwise covered by a collective bargaining agreement. 

Related Links and Resources:

• Collective bargaining agreements
• Faculty: Faculty should refer to the handbook of their primary school affiliation for guidance.
• Postdoctoral Scholars Handbook

Fire Safety policy statement

Smoke Free Workplace Act

Tufts University is committed to providing a healthy, smoke-free workplace for employees. There should be no smoking (including use of e-cigarettes, vaping devices, and similar electronic devices) in all University buildings including indoor spaces, all university facilities, residences, fraternities, and sororities as well as certain outdoor public places. However, there are some designated smoking areas around the campuses. Designated areas do not allow for smoking in doorways or other areas leading immediately into or out of a university building.

Compliance with this policy is mandatory for all employees and persons visiting the University, with no exceptions.  Failure to adhere to established "No Smoking" guidelines may lead to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Any disputes involving smoking and any employees with questions should discuss their issues/concerns with the Human Resources Business Partner for the school or division.  Employees will not be subject to retaliation for reporting violations of this policy in good faith.