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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 Ava Z Moradi, JD | 4 Minutes Read October 11, 2018

Q&A: Is an employer responsible if employee drives home while high after using prescribed marijuana?

What duty does the employer have with regard to an employee using medical marijuana during the workday and then driving home after work? What if an accident occurs?

Article by Ava Z Moradi, JD / Employee Relations, Health and Safety, Human Rights, Payroll / cannabis in the workplace, employment law, legalization of recreational marijuana, marijuana use in the workplace, medical cannabis, medical marijuana, prescribed marijuana

By Vey Willetts LLP | 4 Minutes Read June 15, 2018

Sober, safe and productive workplaces: Managing the legalization of recreational marijuana

The pending legalization of recreational marijuana has raised concerns for employers as to how legalization may impact their workplaces and what steps may be taken to protect staff, ensure safety and avoid loss of productivity.

Article by Vey Willetts LLP / Employee Relations, Health and Safety, Human Rights / cannabis, duty to accommodate, employment law, legalization of recreational marijuana, marijuana, medical marijuana, recreational cannabis, recreational marijuana

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