Major State Cannabis Laws Affecting Employers
March 21, 2023
Several states have legalized the use of medical and recreational cannabis for adults. In addition, some of these states have provided protections for workers that use cannabis as well....
Alaska Courts to Clear Past Marijuana Convictions From Database
March 9, 2023
The Alaska Supreme Court will soon take action to help past offenders with cannabis convictions.
The Court intends to remove the records of individuals with low-level...
Bill Prohibiting Employment Discrimination Toward Cannabis Users Introduced in Washington State Senate
January 18, 2023
The Washington State Senate has seen a new bill prohibiting employers from discriminating or terminating based on positive...
Legislators Approve Bill to Automatically Expunge Marijuana Records
January 5, 2023
The City Council for the District of Columbia has sent legislation to the mayor for approval after a unanimous vote to approve the measure. This legislation includes...
Nevada Supreme Court Upholds Ruling Finding “Off-Duty Conduct” Law Does Not Protect Recreational Cannabis Use
November 14, 2022
The Nevada Supreme Court has offered employers significant clarification on the state’s employment...
New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission Releases Guidance for Employers on How to Enforce Drug-Free Workplace Policies
October 12, 2022
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission has released new guidance regarding marijuana impairment in...
California Assembly Sends Bill Containing Workplace Protections for Marijuana Users to Governor’s Desk
September 27, 2022
California’s Assembly has passed a bill containing employment protections for marijuana users. The bill passed in the...
Minnesota Employers May Need to Reconsider THC Drug Testing Policies
September 19, 2022
Beginning on July 1, 2022, it became legal for people 21 years or older to purchase and consume drinkable and edible products containing hemp-derived tetrahydrocannabinol...
What Employers Should Know About Connecticut’s Legalization of Marijuana
On July 1st, 2022, possession and consumption of cannabis became legal in Connecticut. This law allows individuals to possess 1.5 ounces of cannabis on their person and five...