Navigating marijuana legalization in the workplace
In the February 2018 issue of Business Voice magazine, partner Brian Johnston, QC, was interviewed by Jon Tattrie for his article, Going green: the business of cannabis in a complex system of legalities (page 16).
Brian identifies two major issues within this piece surrounding the drug: the continuation of medical marijuana use and the July 1 regulation of recreational marijuana. He notes that 100,000 Canadians are currently authorized to use medical marijuana, but that number could more than quadruple over the next decade, which means employers should be prepared with appropriate policies that address use in the workplace, especially in safety-sensitive areas that may involve operating heavy machinery. Brian states that it’s best to work off a policy that’s already in place: “I don’t advocate starting over because if you have a policy, it’s always better to try to improve it and adjust it to future circumstances … but policies will have to be adjusted.”
Archive
In the second episode of The Deep Dive, Dalhousie University’s 12th president and vice-chancellor Deep Saini sat down with Halifax associate Nico Jones to discuss how the diverse initiatives on campus, specifically the Black Student…
Read MoreHalifax partner Rick Dunlop sat down with CTV Atlantic this week to discuss what employers and employees should be aware of when working from home as COVID-19 spreads. Rick acknowledges that while there are a variety…
Read MoreStewart McKelvey is pleased to announce that its Halifax office has moved to Queen’s Marque! Queen’s Marque is located at 1741 Lower Water Street on the historic Halifax waterfront, and is The Armour Group Limited’s…
Read MoreAs one of Canada’s leading law firms, we’ve always believed in women and the positive impact they have. Case in point: an executive made up of all women. We’re proud of our culture of diversity…
Read MoreStewart McKelvey is pleased to announce it will be moving its Halifax office to Queen’s Marque. Queen’s Marque is located at 1741 Lower Water Street on the historic Halifax waterfront, and is The Armour Group…
Read MoreStewart McKelvey is pleased to announce that St. John’s partner Maureen Ryan, QC, has been appointed as Chair of the Firm’s Partnership Board. Maureen has been involved in Firm management for a number of years,…
Read MoreChief executive officer and managing partner Lydia Bugden, and Halifax partner Daniela Bassan, join 12 others in Nova Scotia in receiving a Queen’s Counsel designation, as announced by Minister of Justice and Attorney General Mark…
Read MoreHalifax associates Christena McIsaac, Kathleen Leighton and Killian McParland will speak at this morning’s Canada Trade Accelerator Program, aimed at helping businesses overcome barriers associated with exporting. Christena, Kathleen and Killian will present on various…
Read MoreWe welcome Natacha Bujold as our newest associate in Moncton. With a focus on litigation, Natacha works with insurance companies on matters of personal injury, insurance defence, labour and employment, professional negligence and administrative law.
Read MoreWe congratulate former Stewart McKelvey articled clerks Sarah Byrne and Christopher Goodridge on successfully being called to the Newfoundland and Labrador bar this morning, and becoming associates in our St. John’s office.
Read More