TTC’s random drug testing of employees struck down in labour ruling
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
A significant labour arbitration ruling has invalidated the Toronto Transit Commission's random drug testing program for employees, citing violations of constitutional protections. The arbitrator determined that the blanket testing policy infringed upon workers' Charter rights, raising important questions about workplace privacy, employee protections, and the balance between employer safety concerns and individual freedoms in Canadian labour law.
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TTC’s random drug testing of employees struck down in labour ruling
An arbitrator’s decision released Monday found the TTC’s random drug testing policy violated the Charter rights of its employees.
