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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 Spring Law | 2 Minutes Read December 11, 2018

Cannabis at the office holiday party

The season of the office holiday party is upon us! In addition to merriment, this time of year can bring a lot of risk for employers. And there's a new risk this year.

Article by Spring Law / Employee Relations, Health and Safety / alcohol and cannabis impairment, alcohol and drug use in the workplace, cannabis, employer-sponsored events, employer-sponsored social event, employment law, holiday office party, holiday party, office party

By Doug MacLeod, MacLeod Law Firm | 3 Minutes Read March 6, 2018

The latest on the legality of random drug and alcohol testing

This blog summarizes a recent arbitration award where a union challenged an employer’s random drug testing policy at a coal mine.

Article by Doug MacLeod, MacLeod Law Firm / Employee Relations, Health and Safety, Human Rights, Union Relations / alcohol and drug use in the workplace, drug and alcohol testing, employment law, random drug and alcohol testing

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