Cannabis at Work, October 19, 2016
October 19, 2016 8:00 AM to 11:30 AMRoyal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Edmonton, Alberta
Area of Interest:
Benefits, Networking
Format:
In Person
Alison McMahon is a Certified Human Resources Professional, educator, consultant and entrepreneur. After 10 years of providing HR solutions to customers ac ross Canada, she founded Cannabis at Work, a firm specializing in education and strategies for employers managing medical cannabis patients in the workplace. Alison is a Term Instructor at the MacEwan University School of Business.
Fees and Registration
| Membership Types | Regular Price |
|---|
| Member | $142.86 CDN |
| Plan Sponsor Individual Member | $142.86 CDN |
| Associate Member | $142.86 CDN |
| Student Membership | $95.24 CDN |
| Non Member | $190.48 CDN |
CE Credits through AIC will be requested.
The purpose of this session is to provide a strong foundation to insurers, benefits professionals and HR practitioners on the curent state of medical marijuana in Canada. As patient numbers are growing rapidly we must have a basic education on this topic in order to manage it effectively in our workplace and on behalf of our clients.
Session participants will learn about
- the history of cannabis in Canada
- the science of cannabis
- patient demographics
- current regulations
- case law and lessons learned from court and arbitration decisions
- the employer`s duty to accommodate medical marijuana and a duty to maintain a safe work environment
- what coverage exists and the challenges for insurers.
Cannabis is a highly stigmatized topic. This course is not intended to change opinions but to inform and ensure individuals have an understanding of the facts related to cannabis regulations, risks and opportunities.