September 25: Complimentary EFC Member Webinar on Preparing for the Legalization of Marijuana

Marijuana

 

Sept 4, 2018

The upcoming legalization of marijuana across Canada has reopened a discussion regarding drugs and alcohol in the workplace. Employers across the country are concerned about the impact this change will have on their workplace and how they can manage it in a way that balances productivity, safety and human rights obligations.

In this session Stuart Ducoffe will review the current legal landscape and the upcoming change to legislation legalizing marijuana. He will discuss practical concerns relating to impairment at work, drug and alcohol testing, navigating safety concerns, and the employer’s duty to accommodate. Finally, Stuart will discuss best practices in developing a drugs and alcohol policy.

Stuart Ducoffe is a seasoned employment and labour lawyer. Stuart is the founder of e2r Solutions and Partner and co-founder of Woolgar VanWiechen Cosgriffe Ducoffe LLP, practicing exclusively in the area of employment and labour law.

Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/9123736884607581185. Space is limited. This complimentary webinar is hosted by EFC corporate sponsor e2r Solutions.Photo source: Herbal Hemp on Pixabay

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