1 Marijuana and the Safety Sensitive Worker A review for CLRA

The issue of marijuana, or more specifically delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is topical and controversial. It becomes apparent, at this writing, that marijuana will soon be legalized in Canada, in some form, and on some level, for recreational use. The possession of marijuana for medical purposes has already been enshrined in law, and reinforced by Supreme Court rulings. As such, it behooves employers to understand this drug as much as possible, the effect it may have in the workplace, particularly with respect to safety sensitive duties, and what type of guidelines should exist in terms of procedure and policy for those individuals using the drug.