The date for the legalization of marijuana in Canada is set for October 17, 2018. Employers may be concerned about the upcoming legalization of marijuana and how it is going to affect their business. Will it mean a big change for how forestry businesses run their operations? Not necessarily. Let’s look at six common questions and debunk some of the myths. 

• Q: Does this mean that workers can now be impaired at work?
• Q: My business already has a workplace alcohol and drug policy and procedures. Do I have to change anything?
• Q: What about medical marijuana? Can an employee take marijuana at work if they have a prescription?
• Q: Does removing the impaired worker mean that I can fire them?
• Q: Is there a requirement to test workers for alcohol or drugs?
• Q: What’s the bottom line here? How do I address legal marijuana at work without going broke?