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Managing medical marijuana in safety-sensitive workplaces

By April Kosten and Kristi Wong
January 23, 2023
  • Occupational Health and Safety
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“Accommodation of disabilities being treated through medical cannabis is a complex and challenging area for both employers and employees, with ongoing development in both the science and the law.” – Robert v National Process Equipment Inc., 2021 AHRC 133 at para 20

Marijuana has become a hot workplace topic since its legalization. A recent labour decision has addressed zero tolerance alcohol and drug policies and reinforced the duty to accommodate.

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About April Kosten

April Kosten is a partner in the Employment & Labour Group in the Calgary office. Her practice focuses on management side labour, employment, human rights, administrative and privacy law.

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Kristi Wong is an associate in the Employment and Labour group. Her practice focuses on management side of employment, labour, human rights, occupational health and safety, and privacy law. Kristi joined Dentons as a summer student in 2018 and returned for her articles in 2020.

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