Managing marijuana use in the workplace By Kelsey Saunders As legalization of marijuana is just around the corner, and medical cannabis is becoming more prevalent in Canada, employers are left with a series of unanswered questions revolving around the workplace. This leads us to the question, “what do employers need to know about managing cannabis in the workplace?�
When will marijuana legalization take effect? Marijuana is expected to be legalized by July 2018.
Once legalized, can employers continue to test for marijuana use? Yes. Marijuana use still carries significant risks to safety at work, and we therefore encourage employers to continue to test for cannabis use, even after legalization is implemented. 20
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