Which of the following workplace concerns creates costs to the employer from higher health insurance, higher fire insurance, increased absenteeism, and reduced productivity?
A) smoking
B) alcoholism
C) drug use
D) AIDS

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Smoking is known to cause numerous health problems which can lead to higher health insurance costs for employers. Smoking can also increase the risk of workplace fires, which can lead to higher fire insurance costs. Smokers may also have increased absenteeism due to illness, and reduced productivity due to taking more breaks to smoke. Alcoholism, drug use, and AIDS all have associated costs, but they do not necessarily create the same range of issues as smoking in the workplace.

Which of the Following Workplace Concerns Creates Costs to the Employer