Alberta that skilled labour shortage problem too. And most companies stuck doing the pre-employment testing just to get decent workers. My company didn't and they really felt that pain. But now that the boom is over and everybody has left all that testing is become hardcore again in this province.
Up here in Canada our Supreme Court has been very kind to medical marijuana users. They have ruled on our side on just about every single issue has reached the court.
You guys are lucky. Ours is to the right on most issues. Just hope the liberal judges can hang on for 7 more years.
We have some strong left and right leaning judges on our Suprememe court, but they dont seem to let the political agendas of those camps get in the way of objectivity and fairness. Meaning, they arent stuck in the tribalism of Politics that seems to be running rampant everywhere. ...
You won't find it. HC might consider a renewal valid from the day they receive it, but they won't say that. The RCMP won't care that you've sent in your forms, untill you legitimately have paperwork to show them, they'll consider you unlicensed.
That is not how i understand it all.
No, no, no, you go with the information about duty to accommodate....let them ask the other questions....you don't need to be offering yourself up...let human rights deal with the rest....do you know what I mean?
Your honour as far as I understood I was legal the moment my doctor signed my papers. Does it say anywhere that you're not legit until your script authorization us returned accepted?
I agree with WHATFG. You should only give them what you need to in order to demonstrate that you are legal. If you say too much you might put your foot in your mouth but you also cannot say too little. I would be prepared to speak about everything and bring whatever supporting material is needed but only speak about what is needed.
Excellent point. Thanks man...
It is not authorization nor an application.
Yeah or the crazy ppl with spandex costumes running around. That's one thing that I never understood about California. why are all the crazies let in lol. We had the killer ClowN thing for a while. For the most part it is too cold 8 months of the year here for that nonsense.
Ha. The Cali crazies come to Florida when they get tired of folks looking at them funny. We are the crazy capital.
Here's my initial thoughts. Your employer does have a duty to accommodate, but they are going to need proof of the need. Your forms signed by your doctor ARE proof, just as a doctor's note would be for any other situation. As you pointed out, HC is simply a registration centre. Refusal is grounds for a discrimination suit, and I would make that crystal clear. If mmj is a new issue for their workplace, they may need to draft a new policy and I would volunteer to help create that. It shows you are willing to work with them, rather than in opposition. I have had to do it, so I'm happy to help if needed.
That is the plan for Tuesday. Make it crystal clear that they cant ignore this, give them a chance to rescind the ultimatum and offer to help build a framework for those who follow. It happens that i am on the safety team anyway (i have brought this topic up at two national safety meetings only to be completely ignored).
By the sound of this, I'm assuming that you work for a large national wide company. A case like this could change things. If you have some money it would be worth your time to get a consultation from Kirk Tousaw. He could point you in the right direction if they don't roll over and play fair. Best of luck to you. FJ
Even better....how's that going to look when you step up and say hey, I'm on the safety committee and I have twice tried and failed to have this issue addressed....now they have to address it and this could set a precedent....stick to your guns....
I do it's a North American corporation based out of California.
