Weed in the Workplace: The HR Professional’s Guide To Managing Risks Under the New Cannabis Regime


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Date and Time:

Starts: 04/04/2019 9:00 AM

Ends: 04/04/2019 4:30 PM

Registration Closes:04/05/2019 12:00 PM

Event Type: Workshop

6 CPD Hours Hour(s)

Location:
Osgoode Professional Development, Downtown Toronto Conference Centre 1 Dundas St. W. Toronto, ON

Price:

$595+HST

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Additional Information

Event Sponsor

OSG-LogoOn October 17, 2018 the new Cannabis Act came into effect – with far-reaching implications for Human Resources professionals across the country.

Weed in the Workplace (PDF)

OsgoodePD, in co-operation with the Human Resources Professionals Association  (HRPA), offers this essential guide to the impact of the new law on your workplace.

Through an expert interdisciplinary faculty, you will learn about:

  • Overview: The New Law On Cannabis and Its Impact On the Workplace Status Quo
  • Workplace Safety and the 3 “Ds” (Deterrence, Detection and Development of Policy)
  • Human Rights and Accommodation Issues and Their Solution
  • Medical Marijuana and the Workplace
  • Fitness For Duty: A Positive and Realistic Approach to Designing and Drafting Effective Workplace
  • Policies Under the Cannabis Act and Regulations
  • Special Considerations For Unionized Workplaces

Faculty

Chair

  • Norm Keith, LL.M., Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
  • Jennifer Mathers McHenry, Teplitsky Colson LLP

 

Faculty includes:

    • David Chondon, Crawford Chondon & Partners LLP
    • Dr. Jonathan Davids, Corporate Medical Director/Occupational Health Specialist, DriverCheck Inc.
    • Philip Graham, Koskie Minsky LLP
    • John Illingworth, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
    • Laurie Jessome, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
    • Krista Siedlak, Turnpenney Milne LLP
    • Mandy Wojcik, Goldblatt Partners


Fees

Fees include attendance, program materials, lunch and break refreshments.

Group Discounts

OsgoodePD offers group rates for both on site and webcast formats. Please note these are only available when registering for members of the same organization, at the same time, and payment is made with one invoice.

Program Changes

We will make every effort to present the certificate program as advertised, but it may be necessary to change the dates, location, speakers or content with little or no notice. In the event of program cancellation, York University and Osgoode Hall Law School’s liability is limited to reimbursement of paid fees.

Cancellations and Substitutions

Substitution of registrants is permitted at any time. If you are unable to find a substitute, a full refund is available if a cancellation request is received in writing 14 days prior to the program date. If a cancellation request is made with less than 14 days notice, a $75 administration fee will apply. No other refund is available.

Technical Support

In the event you experience technical difficulties, please contact opdsupport@osgoode.yorku.ca for assistance.

FAQs

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Program Details

Questions on program registration?
Please contact the Registration Team at osgoodepd@osgoode.yorku.ca

Questions on the program content?
Please contact the Program Lawyer:
Paul Truster at ptruster@osgoode.yorku.ca

EVENT FORMAT:

Event is offered In Person or Webcast

Online Replay
April 26, 2019
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST
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