Legalization of marijuana

Don’t let cannabis laws leave you dazed and confused

August 7, 2018 Doug MacLeod, MacLeod Law Firm Uncategorized

The intersection of issues surrounding cannabis at the workplace including health and safety considerations, the duty to accommodate, and the complex area of drug testing can result in the need for legal advice on how to create a reasonable and enforceable drug and alcohol policy.

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How the legalization of marijuana will affect your ability to travel to the United States

May 15, 2018 Henry J. Chang, Dentons LLP Employee Relations, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources

The legalization of marijuana (both in Canada and in some US states) has created considerable uncertainty for Canadian citizens, Canadian permanent residents, and other foreign nationals.

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Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

April 12, 2018 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Payroll, Training and Development, Wages and Compensation

The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with the Remembrance Day Bill enactment, the release of the 2017 sunshine list, and the federal cannabis regulation consultation feedback report.

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Recent updates on the legalization of marijuana

April 9, 2018 Christina Catenacci Employee Relations, Government Budgets, Throne Speeches and Plans, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources

Employers may prohibit the use of recreational marijuana at work or during working hours and may also prohibit employees from attending work while impaired. Workplace rules regarding non-medical use of marijuana may be enforced through the application of the employer’s substance abuse and progressive discipline policies. Find out how.

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HR law and payroll 2017, what is in store?

January 3, 2017 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Accessibility Standards, Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Human Rights, Notice, Damages and Settlements, Payroll, Penalties and Fines, Pensions and Benefits, Privacy and Security, Recruiting and Hiring, Source Deductions and Reporting, Training and Development, Union Relations, Wages and Compensation

At the beginning of a new year, it’s good to wonder what is in store in 2017 for HR law and payroll? Let’s discuss and provide practical steps HR and payroll can take to prepare for these trends and changes.

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