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By Beyond Rewards Inc | 2 Minutes Read October 23, 2019

What does the legalization of cannabis edibles in Canada mean for workplaces?

With Cannabis being originally legalized in Canada on October 17, 2018, a year later on the same date, Cannabis edibles have been legalized in Canada. The legalization of Cannabis edibles in Canada permit edibles to be sold and consumed effective October 17, 2019.

Article by Beyond Rewards Inc / Employee Relations, Health and Safety / alcohol and drug policy, alcohol and drug use in the workplace, cannabis, cannabis edibles, Cannabis legalization, employment law

By Ava Z Moradi, JD | 5 Minutes Read July 6, 2018

Q&A: Suspected use of marijuana in the workplace

With medicinal marijuana already being prescribed by doctors and the upcoming legalization of recreational marijuana just around the corner, this question addresses a real concern shared by many employers across Canada.

Article by Ava Z Moradi, JD / Employee Relations, Health and Safety, Human Rights, Privacy, Union Relations / accommodation in the workplace, alcohol and drug policy, drug testing, employment law, marijuana, use of marijuana in the workplace

By Andrew Taillon | 2 Minutes Read October 20, 2010

Drug and alcohol testing again

I recently had the pleasure of speaking at the 2010 National Construction Labour Relations Alliance Labour Relations Conference. I participated in a panel that provided an update on drug and alcohol policies.

Article by Andrew Taillon / Health and Safety, Human Rights / alcohol and drug policy, breathalyser, canadian employment law, drug and alcohol testing, employment law, impairment at the worksite

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