Broadcast Date: April 17, 2025 | Host: David Lazzam, Articling Student at the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice (Ottawa, ON)
Greenwood Law principal Jessyca Greenwood was featured on the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice (CIAJ) podcast to discuss how the legal system responds to substance dependency in the workplace.
Exploring the Intersection of Addiction and Employment Law
Drawing from years of experience representing vulnerable clients, Jessyca explores common legal challenges, gaps in employer obligations, and the role of stigma in shaping outcomes. The conversation examines how specialized courts and diversion programs can help, or hinder, real change.
From courtroom culture to systemic reform, this episode highlights the need for compassion, accountability, and broader social supports to ensure that people struggling with addiction aren’t left behind.
