Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Should Random Alcohol Tests Be Allowed in the Workplace?

Testing?
Here's a look at an interesting case that's heading to the Supreme Court. At issue is whether unionized workers should have to face random alcohol tests:
It’s a fight that began with one pulp-and-paper mill worker in Saint John, and a “zero” reading on a breath-analysis alcohol test six years ago. Now, it is headed to Canada’s highest court. 
The case, which pits the Communications Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada Local 30 against Irving Pulp & Paper Ltd., is being watched closely by employment lawyers across Canada, who say it could have broad implications.
Read the rest of the story here.

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