Recreational use of cannabis in Canada will be legal as of October 17, 2018. Both employees and employers have questions about the ways in which legalization might impact their workplaces. This Q&A is intended to assist employers in both anticipating questions and considering changes to work rules, policies and procedures.
It is recommended that employers:
- Review and amend existing workplace policies and procedures to meet health and safety obligations once the Cannabis Act comes into force.
- Conduct a hazard and job-safety assessment to determine the safety sensitive jobs.
- Ensure employees review copies of the new workplace policies.
- Hold training sessions for all employees.
- Ensure management is trained on how to identify signs of impairment, and how to respond appropriately.
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