On February 12, we hosted a webinar where April Kosten and Craig Lawrence provided valuable guidance on two critical topics affecting unionized workplaces:

• Drug and alcohol testing: April Kosten discussed the do’s and don’ts of employee drug testing in unionized workplaces, highlighting a recent Federal Court of Appeal decision allowing pre-work drug tests for safety-critical employees in a nuclear facility.
• Health and safety: Craig Lawrence shared best practices for implementing safety training, maintaining records, investigating incidents, and determining when independent medical exams are necessary in unionized environments.

This session provided key legal insights and strategies to help employers navigate these evolving workplace challenges.

If you have any questions or would like further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’d be happy to continue the conversation.

Download a copy of the presentation slides.

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Additional resources

• Federal Court of Appeal confirms the risk management approach to pre-placement and random alcohol and drug testing is reasonable in the nuclear industry
• Recent amendments to Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Code simplify the requirements for workplace health and safety policies
• Refusal to cooperate with an employer’s Drug and Alcohol Policy leads to termination for just cause
• Can my lawyer attend my Occupational Health and Safety interview? Dos and don’ts for Alberta employers navigating OHS investigations

Moderator & speaker

• Craig Lawrence, Partner, Toronto

Speaker

• April Kosten, Partner, Calgary

Accreditation

• LSBC: This session is registered for 60 Substantive minutes with the Law Society of British Columbia.
• LSO: This program is eligible for up to 60 Substantive minutes with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Barreau du Québec: In our view, this session would meet the CLE requirements of the Barreau du Québec. Please email Annie Girard to receive a confirmation of attendance.

Questions

Please contact dentonscanada.events@dentons.com.