Albert Lavergne 

Prior to pursuing his law degree, Albert worked in human resources and labour relations in the private sector.  Albert carries on a general practice of law, with an emphasis on employment and labour issues, human rights, occupational health and safety law, and workers' compensation. He also works in administrative law, alternative dispute resolution, municipal law and is also involved in cross-border immigration transfers of manpower. 

October 3rd

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1:00pm - 2:00pm (Breakout Session 2)

High at Work: The Workplace in the Upcoming Age of Legalized Marijuana (with Anthony Purgas)

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In light of the federal government’s recent announcement regarding legalization of marijuana by July 1, 2018, it is important for organizations to consider adopting drug use policies or, if they already have one in place, whether their drug use policies will be effective. Recent decisions out of British Columbia and Newfoundland have shown that the legal landscape with respect to marijuana use in the workplace is currently in a state of flux and all employers, particularly public employers, need to be aware of the unique issues that the legalization of cannabis will bring to the workplace. This session will highlight the current landscape by looking at issues and cases surrounding medical marijuana use and discuss how lessons from those cases will likely inform the new system after legalization. We will provide tips and pointers to avoid some of the potential hazards that will come with legalization.

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2:30pm - 3:30pm (Breakout Session 3)

Legal issues in Municipal Government  (with Anthony Purgas)

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Q&A Session

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