I need a lawyer

Gquebed

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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'll stick to the guns as long as I have money to do so. Somebody suggested a GoFundMe page and that's an option if this whole thing turns sour
 

GroErr

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I'll stick to the guns as long as I have money to do so. Somebody suggested a GoFundMe page and that's an option if this whole thing turns sour
Sorry to hear about your troubles but looks like a straight forward case, employers have to deal with this shit and if needed the GoFundMe option is not a bad idea. I'd be in on that, if you go that route post the link here.
 

zoic

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It provides a venue for people to give money to complete strangers in aid of some form of financial assistance they need. Crowd source funding for something like this would likely do well. Count on me for something if it goes that route.
 

VIANARCHRIS

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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).

But more than likely they will dig in their heels and i will be forced to file the human rights complaint with AB HRC.
PM me if you want tips on what I did and said. I actually wrote the national mmj policy for Scouts Canada. Stand your ground and force them to address it. Another option is to take paid medical leave until they are able to accommodate, speeds up the process sometimes.
 

Gquebed

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PM me if you want tips on what I did and said. I actually wrote the national mmj policy for Scouts Canada. Stand your ground and force them to address it. Another option is to take paid medical leave until they are able to accommodate, speeds up the process sometimes.
I didnt think of that...paid medical.

My status is currently suspended without pay. Would instill be covered by those benefits?
 

Gquebed

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PM me if you want tips on what I did and said. I actually wrote the national mmj policy for Scouts Canada. Stand your ground and force them to address it. Another option is to take paid medical leave until they are able to accommodate, speeds up the process sometimes.
Tried to pm, but im not able to view your page to send you a message...
 

Farmer.J

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I do it's a North American corporation based out of California.

I called Kirks office and they had a rep phone me back to tell me that this isn't an area of law that they practice in. They are concentrating their efforts nationally on legalization and what not...
Sorry to hear that, did they refer you to someone else?
 

gg2

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FIRST OF ALL.. better check your employer's handbook and what you signed when you took the job!! If an employer has it stated no drugs in workplace and especially anything to do with the STATE, then you are held accountable. NO EXCEPTIONS...:!:
 

Farmer.J

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FIRST OF ALL.. better check your employer's handbook and what you signed when you took the job!! If an employer has it stated no drugs in workplace and especially anything to do with the STATE, then you are held accountable. NO EXCEPTIONS...:!:
Does it make a difference that his doctor prescribed it as a medication?
 

Photon Flinger

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This is quite funny.

Asking for legal advice on a pot forum - you are better off going to see a tarot card reader.

If you are suspended without pay that means they feel that there is adequate grounds to let you go with cause. Not letting them know you were on medication that impairs is most likely against their policy.

There is no human rights violation. I doubt that the HRC told you anything since their backlog of cases is 4-5 years. They won't be putting you ahead of all those GSA cases that have been filed by parents.

If anything you should be let go for putting the safety of others at risk which is how both the courts and the tribunal will rule on the side of.

But go ahead, please waste your time and money. Or you can get another job and move on.
 

Gquebed

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This is quite funny.

Asking for legal advice on a pot forum - you are better off going to see a tarot card reader.

If you are suspended without pay that means they feel that there is adequate grounds to let you go with cause. Not letting them know you were on medication that impairs is most likely against their policy.

There is no human rights violation. I doubt that the HRC told you anything since their backlog of cases is 4-5 years. They won't be putting you ahead of all those GSA cases that have been filed by parents.

If anything you should be let go for putting the safety of others at risk which is how both the courts and the tribunal will rule on the side of.

But go ahead, please waste your time and money. Or you can get another job and move on.
Ah yes...this troll.

I guess you dont know that every province has their own human rights commission?

What you believe or not is irrellevant.

And youre inability to read is astounding. Ive seen your replies to posts. Youre barely literate it appears.

Any, i dont believe i asked for advice. I said i need a lawyer. However, some folks have offered advice. And i thank them for that.
 

Gquebed

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FIRST OF ALL.. better check your employer's handbook and what you signed when you took the job!! If an employer has it stated no drugs in workplace and especially anything to do with the STATE, then you are held accountable. NO EXCEPTIONS...:!:
1) that may be true in the states, im in canada.
2) if a condition arises after the fact then the doc was signed in good faith.
3) discrimination against a disability is not allowed in cananda regardless of what was signed...
4) the drug policy wasnt made known to me until after i signed my offer sheet anyway. Both are dated. So it is irrelavant.
 

Photon Flinger

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Ah yes...this troll.

I guess you dont know that every province has their own human rights commission?

What you believe or not is irrellevant.

And youre inability to read is astounding. Ive seen your replies to posts. Youre barely literate it appears.

Any, i dont believe i asked for advice. I said i need a lawyer. However, some folks have offered advice. And i thank them for that.

Upset because I am right? AB HRC doesn't even have a chief of the tribunal right now so it isn't likely that fake medical patients are high up on the priority list. Good luck on getting the doctor who signed to testify on your behalf which is what you will need.

But you know better. Go ahead and spend your money on a lawyer if you can get one to take your case. Call the law society's referral line and see who they suggest. I would guess that you have already tried and failed, now are looking for some sympathy on the forum.

If not please keep us all notified (links to Edmonton Journal articles will work) on progress for educational and entertainment purposes!
 

VIANARCHRIS

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This is quite funny.

Asking for legal advice on a pot forum - you are better off going to see a tarot card reader.

If you are suspended without pay that means they feel that there is adequate grounds to let you go with cause. Not letting them know you were on medication that impairs is most likely against their policy.

There is no human rights violation. I doubt that the HRC told you anything since their backlog of cases is 4-5 years. They won't be putting you ahead of all those GSA cases that have been filed by parents.

If anything you should be let go for putting the safety of others at risk which is how both the courts and the tribunal will rule on the side of.

But go ahead, please waste your time and money. Or you can get another job and move on.
Who in the fuck asked you? Why don't you just go the fuck away goof.
 

VIANARCHRIS

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Do you have a reference link for your claim about Scouts Canada? I searched and can't find any mention of any mmj policy.
Scouts does not make their internal documents public. It has been in effect since 2014. It pretty much just mirrors their alcohol and drug policy (which includes legal prescriptions), and is aimed at keeping it away from the eyes of the kids. I'm sure you can get a copy with a written request to head office in Ottawa if you are so inclined.
 
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