Newsom signs law protecting California workers who smoke 24 hours a day
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills into law on Sunday aimed at “strengthening California’s cannabis laws, expanding the legal cannabis market, and repair
New Jersey will protect workers from cannabis testing
Stamp out and light up, Garden State employees! We all know that weed tests are fake, especially as a reason for termination of employment. New Jersey officials are finally establi
New Jersey issues new guidelines to protect workers who use cannabis
Through Johanna Skopl The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) approved new guidance for “employers who state that they cannot be penalized solely on the basis
California Legislature passes legislation protecting off-duty workers’ cannabis use
California lawmakers on Tuesday finally approved a bill to protect employees who use marijuana outside of work. If approved by the governor, the law would make California the seven
Profit from customers or educate them? Cannabis workers are torn, a new poll shows
Through Johanna Skopl A new study by researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute shows that despite pharmacy staff’s commitment to educating users about medicinal cannabi
Why marijuana companies are laying off workers as the industry grows
The legal cannabis industry is booming in North America. Both Canada and many U.S. states where recreational marijuana is legal have had record-breaking sales year after year. As w
SCOTUS denies workers compensation for workers seeking medical marijuana for injuries
Compensation for workers injured at work is being approached from a variety of angles, although it faces an ongoing setback: Cannabis remains a Schedule I substance under the Contr
These workers are forbidden from investing in weed — here’s why
Even as many states legalize recreational marijuana, there are still several professions that prohibit the purchase and use of marijuana. After all, it is still a Schedule I substa
DC Council says workers can’t be fired for pot
Workers in the nation’s capital need not worry about being canned for cannabis, according to legislation passed by the Washington, DC City Council on Tuesday. The measure, kn
Which industries test workers most often for cannabis?
Workplace drug testing has slowed over time — and the legalization of marijuana. Still, some industries are more likely to require it from their workers, creating a problem, espe
Will Colorado Workers Be Allowed To Light Up Medical Weed On The Job?
by Jelena Martinovic Colorado employers would be prohibited from denying employment or firing workers because of their off-the-clock cannabis use and on-the-job medical marijuana c
Why Veterans Are Great Workers in the Marijuana Industry
The value veterans bring to the cannabis industry cannot be underestimated. They can easily fill positions in the marijuana industry. You can become breeders, entrepreneurs, pharma
Migrant cannabis workers in Oregon: dire conditions amid the illegal cultivation boom
By Nicolas Jose Rodriguez Thousands of immigrants working on illegal marijuana farms in southern Oregon are living in appalling conditions, Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) reporte
A new haven for workers amid the pandemic
In the midst of the pandemic, the cannabis industry has grown massively. In particular, the industry has become a haven for workers who have moved in from other sectors. The expans
Local 420 – Why Are Cannabis Workers Starting To Organize Across The Country?
Cannabis workers in the United States are joining the UFCW in droves. As in other legal industries, workers in the cannabis industry have chosen to legally consolidate their presen
Why Most Cannabis Workers Are Returning To Their Workplaces After COVID
By Andrew Ward Cannabis hiring leaders tell Benzinga that much of the industry has already returned to pre-COVID personal work arrangements. Some of the market sideline activities
Researchers are exploring how psilocybin can help healthcare workers recover from COVID burnout
Picture over The University of Washington is partnering with psychedelic biotech company Cybin to investigate whether magic mushrooms can help treat health workers suffering from C
Amazon doesn’t support legalization so they can ship weed, they need workers to pass a drug test!
Why has Amazon now spoken out in favor of legalizing marijuana? With Amazon’s big press release about its support for marijuana legalization in America, many in the cannabis
Cannabis steals workers from almost every other industry
Employment growth in the US in April 2021 may not have been quite as expected with a disappointing 266,000 job spike and an increase in the unemployment rate for the first time sin
Rhode Island Cannabis Workers Go Union
Cannabis workers in Rhode Island voted to unionize and joined the local United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) 328 union, which represents 11,000 workers in Rhode Island and Mas