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By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | 4 Minutes Read December 4, 2019

The holiday party and workplace policies

The holiday season is fast approaching and organizations are planning their annual Christmas or holiday parties. The increased recognition that alcohol consumption at organization-sponsored events creates significant legal liability has had an impact on that traditional institution. And now, with the legalization of cannabis and the #metoo movement, added legal liabilities come into play.

Article by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor / Employee Relations, Health and Safety, Human Rights, Payroll, Privacy / drug and alcohol policy, employment law, holiday party, office holiday party, social host liability, social media policy, workplace harassment policy, workplace violence policy

By Stringer LLP | 4 Minutes Read March 8, 2019

Legalization and the workplace: Your questions answered!

On October 17, the federal government legalized recreational marijuana use. At the same time, Ontario’s provincial government enacted the Cannabis Act and amended related legislation. Employers are rightly concerned about the possible impacts on the workplace.

Article by Stringer LLP / Employee Relations, Health and Safety, Human Rights / Cannabis Act, drug and alcohol policy, drugs and alcohol in the workplace, employment law, legalization of recreational marijuana, marijuana, marijuana at work, marijuana in the workplace, medical cannabis, medical marijuana

By Adam Gorley | 4 Minutes Read October 15, 2018

Legal recreational marijuana: how can you address the workplace risks?

Legal recreational cannabis CanadaMore than half of employers are concerned about how the legalization of recreational marijuana will affect their workplaces and the risks they may face, according to new research by the Conference Board of Canada. What about you?

Article by Adam Gorley / Employee Relations, Health and Safety, Human Rights / cannabis, Cannabis Act, Cannabis legalization, drug and alcohol policy, employment law, marijuana, marijuana legalization, recreational marijuana workplace risks

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