[2015] NZEmpC 48 Thorne v Kiwirail Ltd [pdf, 144 KB]
...being driven by the plaintiff, Mr Thorne. [2] On the day of the accident, in keeping with KiwiRail's normal procedures, Mr Thorne was required to undergo a post-incident drug and alcohol test. The test, carried out by ESR (Institute of Environmental Science & Research Limited), proved positive for cannabis. It confirmed a level of 60 ng/ml which was above the 50 ng/ml cut-off level for concentrations of cannabis. After undergoing a disciplinary process, Mr Tho...