Although there is little case law on medical cannabis use in the Canadian workplace, there are a few cases that can guide both employees and employers on this topic.
Why You Can't Fire An Employee For Medical Cannabis Use in Canada
How To Get A Medical Cannabis Prescription in Canada
5 Barriers to Accessing Medical Cannabis (you probably didn't think of)
My mom was recently diagnosed with cancer for a second time and I happily helped her get a prescription for medical cannabis. Going through this with her made me realize there are a number of barriers to access. She found the process overwhelming and complicated. I believe she wouldn’t have actually got a prescription if I hadn’t been there to help her.
What are the barriers?
Cannabis Kryptonite: The Stigma
I am a HR pro by trade and I recently went to an employment law seminar. This seminar is held annually and provides updates on legal trends in the Canadian workplace and legislation changes.
Sound boring? Not to me. I’m a geek for this stuff. I was as excited as a kid on Christmas morning when I registered.
Even more exciting… the implications of medical marijuana in the workplace was the number one agenda item.
8 Tips for Approaching Your Employer about Medical Marijuana Use
10 Tips for a Cannabis Friendly Drug Policy
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.
