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Legally Stoned at Work - the use of medical marijuana in the workplace
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May 31st 2011, 8:30 am to 10:30 am Hilton Hotel, Saint John, Prince William Room |
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| Chapter: | Saint John |
| Language: | English |
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Members - $20.00 Non Members - $25.00 (CDN, HST included) |
Presenters: |
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| Bradley D. J. Proctor Partner/Manager of Recruitment and Development McInnis Cooper Law Firm Halifax, Nova Scotia | ||
Description: |
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| One of your employees tells you that he needs to take a daily break in order to consume medical marijuana in order to treat his severe back injury. Do you have to accommodate this request? A job applicant takes a pre-employment drug screen and tests positive for marijuana but then proceeds to tell you that he has a prescription for medical marijuana, sanctioned by Health Canada, to treat his medical condition. Can you refuse to hire him? What is the difference between a diabetic employee who requests an extra daily break to inject insulin vs. a registered medical marijuana employee? What is the impact from a health & safety perspective, if your employees are under the influence while at work- if it is legal for them to do so? Does it matter if your work environment is an office, a manufacturing plant or a school? This seminar will address these topics and allow you to ask some of the above questions and more; especially as it pertains to hiring, disciplining or any special accommodation that is required by your organization and the legal ramifications of permitting or refusing the usage of medical marijuana in your workplace. Space is limited so please register early. We are anticipating that this seminar will be sold-out quickly. | ||
Special Notes: |
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| 8:30 - 9:00 Continental Breakfast & Announcements 9:00 - 10:30 Session Paid parking is avalable. This session would appeal to all HR professionals. |