Cannabis Legalization and Impacts in the Workplace
January 10, 2019

The legalization of recreational cannabis brings with it a multitude of issues for employers to address. An experienced labour and employment lawyer provides a fascinating review of the legal status of cannabis in Canada from its criminalization early in the last century, to the introduction of medical cannabis in 2001, to the recent legalization of recreational cannabis under the federal Cannabis Act. The provincial framework for regulating retail cannabis sales in Manitoba is also briefly discussed.

Key issues are explored from an employment perspective particularly with respect to the need for workplace policies that address the use of recreational cannabis both on and off-duty, fitness for work, impairment and the designation of safety sensitive positions. A refresher is provided on medical cannabis and relevant employer considerations such as the duty to accommodate and health benefits plan coverage.

If you are an employer or you provide legal advice to employers, this session is not to be missed.

Presenter: Tracey L. Epp, Pitblado LLP

CPD hours: 1.5 | EPPM hours: 0 | Price: $65.00 + GST = $68.25