Employers are scrambling to stay on top of ever-evolving cannabis laws across the country, but federal government contractors face an added layer of uncertainty as they attempt to navigate their legal obligations to the U.S. Government. One particular area of
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Federal Wage Laws Protect Cannabis Workers? Yes, They Do
By Mark A. Konkel & Kandice M. McLeod on
So imagine that your biggest pothead friend from college has opened up a cannabis dispensary that sells weed for recreational use. Your old pal would be selling something that remains utterly unlawful under federal law, the recent and sweeping changes…
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Legalized Marijuana in Illinois: The Basics for Employers
On June 25, 2019, Governor Jay B. Pritzker signed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (HR1438) (“Cannabis Act”) into law. When the law goes into effect on January 1, 2020, Illinois will be the second largest state (after California) to…
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Coming Soon: No Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing in New York City
By Kelley Drye on
Posted in Employment, Legislation
Following its usual approach of lifting employment restrictions in the five boroughs, on April 9, 2019 the New York City Council approved legislation that will prevent employers from conducting pre-employment screens for tetrahydrocannabinols, commonly known as THC, the active ingredient…
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Navigating Medical Marijuana in the Workplace
Posted in Employment, Legislation
Medical marijuana occupies a gray space within the United States. Marijuana is an illegal drug under federal law and is included on the Drug Enforcement Administrations’ Schedule I, along with heroin and LSD. The drugs on this schedule are considered…
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A “Smoky” Legal Issue for 2018 – Medical/Recreational Marijuana In the “Workplace”
By Barbara E. Hoey & Kelley Drye on
Posted in Employment
Marijuana remains illegal under federal law. However, there are many states, and a few cities, which have legalized medical and recreational marijuana – creating challenges for employers, as these laws “sprout up” (pun intended) across the country.
Also, prior to…
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It’s Not All “High” in the Rockies – Colorado Supreme Court Finds That Employees Can Be Fired For Use of Medical Marijuana
By Barbara E. Hoey on
As more states legalize medical marijuana and consider legalization of “recreational” marijuana, many employers have wrestled with the question of whether they can still maintain a drug free workplace or must allow employees to use marijuana at work. The Colorado…
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