Briefing Note: WSIB Introduces New Policy on Cannabis for Medical Purposes
On March 1, 2019 the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board implemented its new Operational Policy on Cannabis for Medical Purposes, setting strict guidelines for the use of medical cannabis as treatment for work-related illness or injury. The Policy is welcomed news
Canada: The 5 Hottest Human Resources Questions About Cannabis
The holidays bring lots of holiday joy - and some holiday headaches for human resources professionals and employers. And this year's legalization of recreational cannabis use is fuelling lots of HR questions. The hottest one of the season: do employers
Monthly Ministry of Labour Report – November 2018
Good Morning Directors, COOs & Associates, I’m pleased to provide you with the Ministry of Labour’s monthly report to the Provincial Labour Management Health and Safety Committee. It was delivered by the Acting provincial Coordinator for the Construction Health and Safety
What’s New – Ontario Ministry of Labour | October 2018
Ontario's Government for the People cutting red tape in order to help create and protect jobs Ontario is open for business: the government is acting to bring jobs and investment back to our province by lightening the burden on business and
Questions and answers on cannabis and the Human Rights Code
View PDF: Questions and answers on cannabis and the Human Rights Code Contents Do the new cannabis laws change how the Human Rights Code or OHRC policies are applied? Do the new laws mean employees can smoke or vape cannabis for a medical purpose
COCA September 2018 Government Relations Report
In the September issue: WSIB Announces UFL Eliminated, 2019 Rates at AGM Membership Fees Task Force Recommendations Approved by COCA Board Bill 36 Changes Ontario’s Cannabis Laws Government Forms Select Committee on Financial Transparency Download the Newsletter PDF here. Regards, Martin Benson Operations &
You Are Invited! Marijuana & Workplace Safety Webinar
Marijuana & Workplace Safety - What's an Employer to Do? Medical and Legal Issues with Marijuana Legalization Complimentary Webinar Thursday January 25, 2018 | 12.00 pm - 2.00 pm EST Mathews Dinsdale Presenters: Loretta Bouwmeester, Calgary Andrew Reynolds, Toronto Tara Erskine, QC, Halifax Guest Presenter: Dr. Melissa Snider-Adler, Chief Medical Review Officer at DriverCheck The