marijuana in the workplace

Employers should prepare now for high demand of legal edibles

December 10, 2019 Occasional Contributors Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, 0

On October 17, 2019, new regulations under the federal Cannabis Act came into force that established rules for the legal production and sale of three new classes of marijuana: edibles, extracts and topical products.

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Preventing Impairment in the Workplace

July 24, 2019 Beyond Rewards Inc Employee Relations, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, 0

How can you prevent impairment in the workplace with cannabis usage on the rise due to its legalization?

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Cannabis in the workplace: “If the employer cannot measure impairment, it cannot manage risk”

July 8, 2019 Employer Advisor, McCarthy Tétrault LLP Employee Relations, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Human Rights, Recruiting and Hiring, Union Relations, 0

With the legalization of recreational cannabis in full effect, employers continue to grapple with the workplace implications of its use. However, having to balance statutory obligations under both health and safety and human rights legislation is not a new problem for employers.

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Legalization and the workplace: Your questions answered!

March 8, 2019 Stringer LLP Employee Relations, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Human Rights, Training and Development

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.

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Cannabis legalization: Behind the smoke and mirrors

November 13, 2018 Doug MacLeod, MacLeod Law Firm Employee Relations, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources

Whether you were looking forward to October 17, 2018 or whether you were dreading it, the recreational use of cannabis is now legal in Canada.

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Preparing for the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada: What employers should know

October 17, 2018 Occasional Contributors Employee Relations, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Human Rights

On October 17, 2018, the federal government’s Cannabis Act comes into force, ushering in a new regulatory model for the possession and use of certain types of cannabis. At the same time, provincial governments will enact their own provincial cannabis statutes, such as Ontario’s Cannabis Act.

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Can an employer have a zero tolerance policy for marijuana? The Human Rights Tribunal weighs in

September 28, 2018 Stringer LLP Employee Relations, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources

In one of the first cases to consider this issue the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal was faced with the question of whether a “zero tolerance” policy for marijuana consumption discriminated against a worker in a safety sensitive position who wanted to consume marijuana at work for medicinal purposes.

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Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

September 27, 2018 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Employee Relations, Health and Safety, Human Resources, Payroll, Source Deductions and Reporting, Wages and Compensation

The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with marijuana in the workplace, unpaid wages and employment insurance premium and reduction rates.

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Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

September 13, 2018 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Employment/Labour Standards, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Notice, Damages and Settlements, Payroll, Recruiting and Hiring

The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with cannabis legalization and health and safety policies at work, recruiting and talent shortages and maximum common law notice periods.

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Update regarding the sale of cannabis in Ontario

September 4, 2018 Christina Catenacci Employee Relations, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources

Employers need to become aware of recent developments to the sale of cannabis rules and should note that Ontarians will only be allowed to use recreational cannabis in a private residence, including the outdoor space of a home. Recreational cannabis use will not be allowed in any public spaces, workplaces or motorized vehicles.

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Managing marijuana in the workplace

August 22, 2018 Employer Advisor, McCarthy Tétrault LLP Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources

The Tribunal’s helpful statement in this case that an employee does not have an absolute right to use marijuana in the workplace and that it would be unreasonable to expect an employer to formally test an employee to determine the level of impairment before it could raise health and safety concerns should provide employers with some reassurance.

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Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

August 16, 2018 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Employee Relations, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Recruiting and Hiring

The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with social insurance numbers, Bill C-46 and scent-free policies in the workplace.

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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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Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

July 12, 2018 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Employment/Labour Standards, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Human Rights, Payroll, Source Deductions and Reporting

The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with changes to personal income tax in Ontario, the legalization of cannabis and its effect on the workplace and a decision in a case of termination of an employee following a workplace harassment complaint.

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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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