MARLBOROUGH HOSPITAL’S NICOTINE-FREE POLICY
The hospital’s new employment screening program essentially says: No smokers need apply.
“Is it legal for an entity to control what an employee does off hours? I have heard of charging a higher healthcare premium to employees who smoke, but I have not heard of this type of discrimination.”
Online reader damorelli
OTHER VOICES
LONGTIME TJX CEO STEPS DOWN
Carol Meyrowitz served nearly a decade in the CEO post at the off-price retailer.
“Good for her. She did a great job. Enjoy retirement.”
The Boston Globe, October 7
PROPOSED HOTEL AIMS FOR HIGH END
A new luxury hotel planned for Worcester: Is it a champaign project for a beer town?
“Hope it is a success, but “hip” and “luxury” may not be the proper demographic to be aiming for in downtown Worcester. I’d rather see “very nice” and “somewhat budget conscious.”
Worcester Telegram, October 6
