A Cannabis 101: Cannabis and the Workplace - Realities, Rights and Responsibilities seminar took place at the Fired Up Grill in Estevan, and many local business owners attended, looking for information and answers related to marijuana.
They were seeking clarification on issues related to their employees 小蓝视频 impaired from consuming legal marijuana while on the job. Marijuana is expected to become legal in Canada later this year.
A current discrepancy in some human rights laws allows for the consumption of certain drugs for certain reasons in the workplace. This created an issue of confusion and frustration of those who attended the event.
The two main speakers were Amy Groothuis, a lawyer from the Miller Thomson firm based in Regina, and Janice Decelles from MNP.
Carolynn Meginbir was in attendance as well from the Saskatchewan Workers鈥� Compensation Board. She helped bring some clarity to the issues associated with impairment in the workplace.
The seminar was hosted by the Estevan Chamber of Commerce, Miller Thompson, MNP and WorkSafe Saskatchewan.
Jackie Wall, the executive director of the chamber, said she believes the luncheon was very useful for all who attended, as it brought answers to a lot of questions people have been having about the legalization of marijuana and how that relates to the workplace.
Next week鈥檚 edition of the Mercury will have more on this story.
