Little precedent has been set on medical cannabis use in the workplace. Over the last two weeks we looked at two Canadian cases, Wilson vs. Transparent Glazing Systems and French vs. Selkin Logging. Both cases begin to inform employees and employers about boundaries on cannabis use at work.
Yes, You Need a Prescription for Medical Marijuana At Work and This Controversial Logging Case Proves Why
Why You Can't Fire An Employee For Medical Cannabis Use in Canada
Approaching Your Insurance Provider for Coverage of Medical Marijuana
Today, most insurance plans won’t provide coverage for medical marijuana. This is because it’s not an approved drug in Canada and it doesn’t have a Drug Identification Number (DIN).
Even though medical marijuana is legal and federally regulated, the lack of approval from the medical community provides barriers to gaining coverage.
