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By Ava Z Moradi, JD | 3 Minutes Read August 9, 2018

Q&A: Medical marijuana inquiry during hiring or screening process

Can we ask during the hiring and screening process if a potential employee is using medical marijuana for a position that requires driving or that is a safety sensitive position?

Article by Ava Z Moradi, JD / Employee Relations, Health and Safety, Human Rights / cannabis, drugs in the workplace, duty to accommodate, employment law, hiring and screening process, hiring and selection, human rights violation, marijuana, medical cannabis, medical marijuana, safety-sensitive position

By Devry Smith Frank LLP | 4 Minutes Read August 19, 2016

Employers: A shining example of how not to treat your employees

Unfortunately, reasonable accommodation for employees in the workplace continues to be the source of significant litigation and even today we continue to see outrageous examples of employers behaving badly. A prime example of employer misconduct for failing to accommodate and providing reasonable notice is the case of Strudwick v Applied Consumer & Clinical Evaluations Inc. This case highlights a number of important lessons for employers.

Article by Devry Smith Frank LLP / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Human Rights, Payroll / deaf employee, Employment Insurance, employment law, hostile work environment, human rights code, human rights violation, infliction of mental distress, punitive damages, reasonable notice, record of employment, Strudwick v Applied Consumer & Clinical Evaluations Inc., termination, workplace accommodation, wrongful dismissal damages

By McCarthy Tétrault LLP | 2 Minutes Read November 20, 2014

Holiday parties

With the holiday season fast approaching, many organizations are in the midst of planning their annual holiday parties, meant to recognize the culmination of a year of hard work by employees and celebrate the holiday season. Although this time of year is marked with celebration and provides for a valuable team building opportunity, it can also bring with it particular obligations and potential liabilities for an employer.

Article by McCarthy Tétrault LLP / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Health and Safety, Human Rights, Privacy, Union Relations / annual holiday parties, anti-harassment policy, appropriate attire in the workplace, company sponsored event, discrimination, employment law, harassment, holiday season, human rights violation, inappropriate behaviour by individuals, obligations and potential liabilities for an employer, organization’s dress code, planning and hosting a holiday party, religious denominations, team building opportunity

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