Marijuana in the Workplace and Employee Rights: 980 CKNW
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday, June 20th that Canadians will be able to consume marijuana recreationally without criminal penalties starting on Oct. 17, 2018.
A recent survey released in January by the Human Resource Professionals Association found 71 per cent of employers felt they were not ready for marijuana legalization.
Marijuana in the Workplace: What Are Your Rights?
What do employers need to do in order to be prepared for the changes introduced by Bill C-45? What rights to employees have?
A Vancouver employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joined The Jon McComb Show on Global News Radio 980 CKNW to discuss how legislation will impact workplaces across Canada.
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Lior Samfiru
Lior Samfiru is a Founding Partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and Practice Leader for the firm's Labour & Employment Law Group. His experience in countless successful cases and mediations on behalf of employees and employers, as well as his continued advocacy for the rights of workers, makes him one of the most skilled and sought-after labour and employment lawyers in Canada.
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