Hicks Morley’s Stephen Shamie was quoted by Lexpert US/Canada Cross-Border Guide in the June 14, 2019 article titled, “Cannabis in the Workplace.” The article examines employee rights and employer obligations post cannabis legalization.
Tag: Cannabis / Marijuana
OMHRA Spring 2019 ECHO Newsletter Features Articles Authored by Amanda Cohen and Jessica Toldo
The Spring 2019 issue of OMHRA’s ECHO newsletter features two articles authored by Amanda Cohen and Jessica Toldo.
Benefits Canada Publishes an Article by Thomas Agnew on Benefits Coverage for Medical Marijuana
Hicks Morley’s Thomas Agnew authored an article in Benefits Canada titled “Employer Obligations Around Medical Pot, Benefits Plans.” In a case from February 2017, the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal confirmed that an administrator of a benefits plan can choose what specific drugs and medications will be covered by a plan. In particular, it held that the exclusion of medical cannabis…
Jacqueline Luksha Answers “Burning Questions” about the Legalization of Cannabis on the CBC News Network
Hicks Morley’s Jacqueline Luksha was featured on the CBC News Network with Andrew Nichols on October 17, 2018 discussing issues that employers and employees are facing in light of Wednesday’s legalization of cannabis. Questions that Jacqueline responded to in this feature include: Does legalization mean that employees are entitled to consume cannabis in the workplace? What should employers be keeping in…
Jacqueline Luksha Discusses the “Rules of Weed in the Workplace” on the CBC News Network
Hicks Morley’s Jacqueline Luksha discussed the implications that the legalization of cannabis will have in the workplace on the CBC News Network with John Northcott on October 10, 2018. Jacqueline explains the obligations of both the employer and the employee, and provides tips on how employers can prepare for the October 17th legislation.
Shivani Chopra Featured in Benefits and Pensions Monitor Daily News Alerts
Benefits and Pensions Monitor has mentioned Hicks Morley lawyers in a daily news alerts on June 21, 2018…
Labour Notes® Newsletter Features Article by Jessica Toldo on an HRTO Decision on Medical Marijuana in the Workplace
The April 30, 2018 issue of Labour Notes® newsletter features an article authored by Hicks Morley lawyer Jessica Toldo. In this article “HRTO Finds No Discrimination Where Use of Medical Marijuana at Worksite Breached Zero Tolerance Policy”, Jessica examines a recent decision of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) which found that an employer did not discriminate against the applicant when his employment was terminated for smoking marijuana while at work…
Jacqueline Luksha Quoted in The Globe and Mail Article on Cannabis Concerns for Employers
The Globe and Mail quoted Hicks Morley’s Jacqueline Luksha in a March 27, 2018 article titled “Cannabis concerns at work; Employers try to get ahead of legalization by making clear policies that put safety and respect for others first.”
Shivani Chopra Quoted in Benefits and Pensions Monitor on Marijuana Accommodation in the Workplace
Hicks Morley’s Shivani Chopra presented at the CPBI Ontario Regional Conference ‘Medical Marijuana in the Workplace’ and was featured in the Benefits and Pensions Monitor.