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In a Flash | Changes to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act

Changes to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act

June 28, 2018

On July 1, 2018, the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 will come into force to repeal and replace the Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2015 and the Smoke-Free Ontario Act. This article highlights new obligations faced by employers with respect to the use of medical marijuana, e-cigarettes and tobacco within the workplace.

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If you have any questions about this topic or any other questions relating to workplace law, please do not hesitate to contact a Mathews Dinsdale lawyer.

Recent Publications:

Employers’ Advisor June 2018

Recreational Cannabis Legalized as of October 17, 2018

Exception Permitting Termination of Benefits at Age 65 Found Unconstitutional

Inability to Measure Current Impairment Means Risk Can’t be Managed: Employer’s Refusal to Hire Employee with Medical Marijuana Prescription on the Basis of Undue Hardship Upheld.

Upcoming & Archived Educational Sessions:

Constitutionality of Terminating Benefits at Age 65

Marijuana & Workplace Safety – What’s an Employer to Do? Medical and Legal Issues with Marijuana Legalization