Increase in cannabis users after legalization means employers should have solid policies and practices in place to address employees’ use of the drug
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BACKGROUND
Since recreational cannabis use was legalized in Canada in October 2018, use of the drug has unsurprisingly increased, particularly by first-time users who decided to try the drug now that it’s legal. Leading up to legalization, many employers were concerned about the effects it could have on the workplace — especially those with safetysensitive workplaces. Legal advisor Alexander Kowal looks at the past year-plus of legalized marijuana and the strategies employers can take to protect their workplaces.