Cannabis: A Primer for New York Employers

December 3, 2021
Celena Mayo
New York
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By Celena R. Mayo with contributors Jeremy M. Buchalski and Lindsay Kalick In March 2021, the New York State Legislature passed, and then-Governor Andrew Cuomo signed, the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA or the Act). In addition to legalizing…

What employers — and employees — need to know about legal marijuana in Arizona with Proposition 207

November 21, 2020
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Arizona
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Proposition 207 changed the laws for marijuana possession and sales in Arizona, but it didn't change much regarding how employers address drug use by workers, on or off the job. The measure legalizing adult use of marijuana likely will result…

New Virginia law makes it a crime to inquire about prior convictions for marijuana

Virginia employers are trying to keep up with the influx of changes and updates to the Virginia employment law landscape, including changes to the state’s marijuana laws. It still remains unlawful for a person to knowingly or intentionally possess marijuana…

MJ HR: Protect Your Employees & Your Business with Actionable Tips in the Era of #metoo

There is little doubt that today’s cannabis industry offers career and entrepreneurial opportunities for women in ways surpassing those of other commercial enterprises. Just look at the number of women executives in today’s canna businesses. According to recent statistics, that…

Employers in States With Legal Pot Aren’t Changing Their Stance on the Plant

Changing marijuana laws aren’t necessarily making weed more welcome in the workplace. For now, many employers appear to be sticking with their drug testing and personal conduct policies, even in states where recreational marijuana use is now permitted. Others are…

Workplace Zero Tolerance Still In Effect As Medical Marijuana Hits Ohio

August 29, 2016
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Ohio
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Medical marijuana will be legal in Ohio next week, raising a series of issues for employers and employees alike. The bottom line: Not much will change, even after the law takes effect Sept. 8. Regardless of what state law says,…