On 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
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Norm Keith, LL.M., Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
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Jennifer Mathers McHenry, Teplitsky Colson LLP
Faculty includes:
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David Chondon, Crawford Chondon & Partners LLP
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Dr. Jonathan Davids, Corporate Medical Director/Occupational Health Specialist, DriverCheck Inc.
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Philip Graham, Koskie Minsky LLP
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John Illingworth, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
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Laurie Jessome, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
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Krista Siedlak, Turnpenney Milne LLP
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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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FAQs.
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
Register for the
Online Replay