When an employee’s lab test returns a positive result, employers often find themselves navigating a confusing and sometimes inefficient process. At the heart of this is the role of the Medical Review Officer (MRO) and the procedures that follow a flagged test result. Here’s a clearer breakdown of what happens and how Canadian employers can … Read more

Over the past several months, we’ve unpacked one of the most misunderstood concepts in workplace safety: impairment. While the term is used often in policies, legal language, and HR conversations, it’s rarely defined clearly. That lack of clarity creates confusion, inconsistency, and risk. Through a five-part blog series, we’ve looked at impairment from multiple angles: … Read more

In the constantly evolving landscape of substance use, it’s crucial for employers to stay ahead of trends, particularly with the ever-evolving prescription drug abuse and the emergence of new psychoactive substances by ‘creative clandestine chemists’. These situations present unique challenges for workplace policies, best addressed by a proactive and informed approach. Understanding these substances, their … Read more