As an employer, do you know the appropriate course of action to take when an employee has disclosed their authorization to use medicinal cannabis? This is a complex topic that involves a variety of considerations.

In this free webinar, you will learn from an Employment Labour Lawyer, an Addiction Medicine Specialist, and Occupational Physician, as they explore a recent Labour Board Arbitrator's ruling that an employer had a responsibility to try and accommodate an aircraft maintenance engineer, even though the air ambulance service provider had a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to cannabis.

The goal of this educational session is to provide you with knowledge and guidance on the considerations that should be taken as an employer when employees disclose medicinal cannabis use.

When: Wednesday, March 30 from 11am - 12pm EST

Discussion points will include:

• What should an employer consider when building an Alcohol and Drug policy?

• What does “zero tolerance” mean, and when is it appropriate?

• What does “Duty to Accommodate” mean?

• What should an employer do once an employee has disclosed their authorization to use medicinal cannabis?

• How long is someone impaired by cannabis?

• Learn the differences between CBD and THC

• Is cannabis a suitable treatment for anxiety?

Speakers

Melissa Roth is a partner in Gowling WLG's Waterloo Region office, practicing in the Employment, Labour & Equalities Group. Melissa works with private and public sector employers on a wide range of issues, including human rights, wrongful dismissals, employment contracts and policies, labour law, workplace investigations, and occupational health and safety. Melissa is a frequent speaker with employer groups and professional organizations. Outside of the workplace Melissa is a mom of 2 busy kids and they enjoy spending time outdoors with family from outback camping in the summer to snowboarding in the winter.

Dr. Snider-Adler is a physician practicing in Addiction Medicine and has been working as a Medical Review Officer for DriverCheck since 2007. Part of her role as Chief Medical Review Officer is to offer expert information to DriverCheck and its clients. Dr. Snider-Adler’s expertise includes all aspects of alcohol and drug testing and interpretation, substance use in the workplace, substance use disorders, and safety of medication including medical cannabis in the workplace. When not spending time working, Dr. Snider-Adler balances her time between her family, her love of cooking (which usually involves feeding her large extended family), her love of reading and passion for hiking – even in the winter!

Dr. Davids has been practicing Occupational Medicine for over 25 years and is an experienced leader in Occupational Health & Safety and the determination of worker fitness-for-duty, managing medical surveillance programs, disability case management, and workplace accommodation. Dr. Davids has extensive experience working with unionized workforces in Occupational Health & Safety. He has acted as an advisor to Human Resources, Labour Relations, and Legal, and has testified in Labour arbitrations and Human Rights tribunals. In his spare-time he enjoys travelling, sailing, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his Olde English Pocket Beagle, Charlie.

If you have any questions, please contact Connie Querin, Program Consultant Coordinator, at cquerin@DriverCheck.ca

In lieu of an attendance fee, we ask that you consider donating to Canadian Cancer Society.

You can do so here: www.cancer.ca/CovidDetect. All proceeds go directly to Canadian Cancer Society.


Looking forward to seeing you,

DriverCheck Team