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Random Drug Testing Policy Struck Down by Arbitrator

Global Workplace InsiderBy Michael Torrance on Posted in Canada
In its decision on a recent policy grievance, an Arbitrator refused to allow an employer to unilaterally impose a random alcohol and drug testing program, serving as a reminder of the challenges facing employers in the implementation of such policies. On the facts, in 2012 the employer, an oil company, attempted to implement a urinalysis based … Continue reading

Supreme Court of Canada Rejects Employer’s Policy on Random Alcohol Testing: Employee Privacy Trumps Workplace Safety

Global Workplace InsiderBy Chris Hunter on Posted in Canada
The Supreme Court of Canada has released an important decision on the enforceability of unilaterally imposed random alcohol testing policies in the unionized context. In a 6-3 split, a majority of the Supreme Court upheld an arbitration board’s award that determined Irving Pulp & Paper, Limited’s (“Irving”) unilaterally imposed random alcohol testing policy violated its … Continue reading
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