Alcohol and Drugs in the Canadian Workplace

ebook Volume 1

By Norman A. Keith

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Alcohol and Drugs in the Canadian Workplace, 3rd Edition serves as a practical guide to the development, implementation and enforcement of alcohol and drug policies for clients or employers seeking to control employee substance abuse in the workplace. It offers an easy-to-read overview of the case law related to this area and provides useful advice for employers about drug and alcohol testing and policies. In particular, this book includes:

  • A new chapter on the legalization of recreational cannabis and how to deal with the challenge in Canadian workplaces
  • An updated chapter devoted to developing a legally sound alcohol and drug policy, featuring step-by-step guidelines to save time and make the process more manageable
  • An updated chapter focusing on the implementation and enforcement of alcohol and drug policies, including the identification of potential legal claims and advice on how to avoid them
  • An appendix containing valuable information, such as a sample alcohol and drug policy, links to alcohol and drug testing policies from various human rights commissions and links to Canadian alcohol and drug resources

    Written in an accessible, easy-to-understand way, Alcohol and Drugs in the Canadian Workplace, 3rd Edition is the ideal reference manual for both legal and non-legal professionals.

    What's Brand New In This Edition

  • New chapter on cannabis in the Canada workplace discussing the impact legalization of cannabis has made on employers since it came into effect of October 17, 2018. It explores the top three concerns identified by employers since the legalization of cannabis in the workplace, and how to navigate a drug policy enforcement at the workplace
  • New case law, including the Elk Coal Case and new arbitration cases
  • Alcohol and Drugs in the Canadian Workplace