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A review of U.S. border crossing issues one month after cannabis legalization

November 20, 2018 Henry J. Chang, Dentons LLP Corporate Immigration, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources

As we are now at the one-month anniversary of cannabis legalization in Canada, it would be an appropriate time to revisit the issue of U.S. border crossings, in the context of cannabis.

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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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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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Three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk

August 23, 2018 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Human Rights, Recruiting and Hiring

The three popular articles this week on HRinfodesk deal with a case in which the BC Supreme Court found that an employee’s secret pay raise and bonus warranted his summary dismissal, a study that found the economic benefits of hiring and accommodating workers with mental illnesses outweigh the costs, and the Ontario Cannabis Act.

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

June 15, 2018 Vey Willetts LLP Employee Relations, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Human Rights

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.

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You found WHAT in the staff room? Handling marijuana use in the workplace before and after recreational marijuana becomes legal

April 24, 2018 Piccolo Heath LLP Employee Relations, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources

Unusual things can occur in workplaces; however, employers can prepare for some of those things by instituting good policies and practices, particularly in advance of any anticipated change in legislation.

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2018 will be a pivotal year for employers and HR managers in Ontario – #LearnTheLatest

April 20, 2018 Adam Gorley Accessibility Standards, Announcements and Administration, Conferences, Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Human Rights, Standard for Employment, Standard for the Built Environment, Training and Development, Union Relations

Learn the Latest at the Ontario Employment Law Conference

With most of the amendments of Bill 148 now in effect—along with significant updates to OHS and WCB provisions, the upcoming legalization of recreational marijuana, and more on the way—there are many substantial changes employers in Ontario have to deal with now and throughout 2018.

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