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

Similar Posts


Changing Scene

  • Labour Force Survey, August 2026

    Labour Force Survey, August 2026

    Employment declined by 42,000 (-0.2%) in August and the employment rate fell 0.1 percentage points to 60.8%. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 6.4%. Employment fell among youth aged 15 to 24 (-19,000; -0.7%) and edged down (-16,000; -0.1%) among people in the core-age (25 to 54 years old). While the overall unemployment rate was unchanged in August, it increased among core-aged men (+0.2 percentage points to 6.0%) and fell for core-aged… Read More…

  • Hammond Power Solutions Included in 2026 TSX30 Ranking

    Hammond Power Solutions Included in 2026 TSX30 Ranking

    Hammond Power Solutions Inc. has announced their inclusion in the 2026 TSX30 ranking, highlighting the top-performing companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange. “We continue to grow globally by helping our customers simplify electrification with innovative, reliable electrical solutions,” said Adrian Thomas, CEO, Hammond Power Solutions. “Receiving recognition for the third consecutive year, as a top… Read More…


Peers & Profiles