February 20, 2016

News: Weed + Work Seminar on March 11

February 20, 2016

I am pleased to announce that on March 11, 2016 I am delivering a workshop in partnership with the Human Resources Institute of Alberta (HRIA) on Medical Marijuana in the Workplace. This workshop will be held in Edmonton, AB.

More details can be found on the HRIA's website. Click here for event information.

Alison McMahon

January 26, 2016

Yes, Even Dangerous Jobs Can Accommodate Medical Marijuana Users

Alison McMahon

January 26, 2016

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.

Alison McMahon

January 20, 2016

Yes, You Need a Prescription for Medical Marijuana At Work and This Controversial Logging Case Proves Why

Alison McMahon

January 20, 2016

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.

Alison McMahon

January 11, 2016

Why You Can't Fire An Employee For Medical Cannabis Use in Canada

Alison McMahon

January 11, 2016

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.

Alison McMahon

November 2, 2015

10 Tips for a Cannabis Friendly Drug Policy

Alison McMahon

November 2, 2015

For decades, employers have had zero-tolerance drug policies. Marijuana was one of the substances addressed in these policies. Today, marijuana is a prescribed medication for a number of conditions.

As a result, zero tolerance drug policies are no longer effective.

Alison McMahon

October 26, 2015

Duty to Accommodate Medical Cannabis in the Workplace

Alison McMahon

October 26, 2015

Employers in Canada have a duty to accommodate employees with medical disabilities that are using prescribed medical cannabis as a treatment.

Alison McMahon

October 14, 2015

8 Questions About Medical Marijuana in the Workplace

Alison McMahon

October 14, 2015

Medical marijuana has become increasingly accessible as a prescribed medicine for a variety of ailments. This means that employers will see a rise in the number of employees who are using medical marijuana as a treatment choice.

This brings up a number of questions for employers

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