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McCarthy v. Bison Transport: Ontario Court Upholds Just Cause Dismissal
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice upheld a termination for just cause after an employee in a safety-sensitive position failed a second workplace drug test. This case examines how clear workplace policies, consistent enforcement, and documented warnings can support dismissal decisions, while also clarifying when the duty to accommodate applies in substance-related terminations.
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP