Accommodation for Employees with Cannabis, Alcohol and Drug Addiction
The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission is issuing guidelines to help employers meet their legal obligations to accommodate employees who have an addiction to cannabis, alcohol and drugs.
What are an employee’s rights where accommodation for an addiction is concerned? How far must an employer go to accommodate an employee in Ontario?
Jon Pinkus is a Toronto Employment Lawyer and associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. He joined host Arlene Bynon on Global News Radio 640 Toronto to discuss workplace rights surrounding addiction.
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Jon Pinkus is a Toronto-based employment lawyer celebrated for his relentless dedication and exceptional client service in Ontario and B.C.
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