Washington Lawmakers Pass Bill With Hiring Protections for Cannabis Consumers
Mon / Apr 10th
Washington lawmakers have passed a measure prohibiting employers from denying a job to an individual due to their off-the-clock cannabis use.
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Mon / Apr 10th
Washington lawmakers have passed a measure prohibiting employers from denying a job to an individual due to their off-the-clock cannabis use.
Tue / Mar 14th
A top U.S. intelligence officer recently reaffirmed the federal government does not deny security clearances for employees based on their past cannabis use.
Thu / Feb 23rd
The Washington Senate has approved a ban on discriminating against cannabis use during the hiring process.
Fri / Feb 10th
Canadian cannabis firm Canopy Growth this week announced the closure of its Hershey Drive facility and layoffs for 60% of its staff as the company transitions to an “asset-light model.”
Wed / Jan 18th OPINION
Three simple steps to avoid some of the industry’s most common cannabis finance and accounting missteps: hire properly, avoid undervaluing the right people for the job, and build a strong foundation for your company’s financial policies.
Thu / Jan 5th
Massachusetts cannabis firm Trulieve will pay a $14,502 fine to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) over the death of cannabis worker Lorna McMurrey, who died after inhaling too much “ground cannabis dust” at the company’s Holyoke facility in early 2022.
Fri / Dec 23rd
A Buffalo, New York firefighter who was terminated for using doctor-recommended medical cannabis has been reinstated following a successful lawsuit.
Fri / Dec 23rd
The latest piece in our 2023 Cannabis Industry Predictions series features experts in cannabis data collection and analysis, operations management, technology, employment, industry events, and tourism.
Fri / Dec 2nd
The multistate cannabis operator Curaleaf reportedly laid off about 200 employees ahead of the Thanksgiving weekend in an effort to “control costs and drive efficiencies in the face of economic uncertainties ahead.”
Mon / Nov 7th
Hemp fiber processing company FyberX is set to invest $17.5 million into its U.S. headquarters in Virginia.
Fri / Oct 21st
Trulieve has released a statement disputing some of the press reports about the death of employee Lorna McMurrey at the company’s facility in Holyoke, Massachusetts in January.
Thu / Oct 20th
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission was in the process of investigating the Trulieve facility where an employee died in January for previous employee complaints.
Thu / Oct 6th
Massachusetts authorities are investigating the circumstances around the death of former Trulieve employee Lorna McMurrey, who OSHA concluded died after inhaling “ground cannabis dust” at the company’s Holyoke facility.
Mon / Oct 3rd
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) said a worker at Trulieve’s Holyoke, Massachusetts cannabis facility, Lorna McMurrey, died after inhaling “ground cannabis dust.”
Wed / Sep 21st
The Cannabis Community College has launched its online cannabis education platform with courses including the Cannabis Essentials 5 Course Bundle and an internship program to place graduates at licensed firms.
Wed / Aug 31st
Officials in California have passed a law to protect workers who test positive on drug screenings for cannabis consumed outside of work with some exceptions. The bill has been sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for his signature.
Wed / Aug 24th
The Trucking Alliance is seeking permission from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to change its drug testing protocols from standard urine tests to hair tests to gain a more accurate representation of when drugs were consumed by drivers.
Fri / Aug 19th
In a recent ruling, Nevada’s Supreme Court clarified that adult cannabis use was not considered “lawful” behavior outside of work because it is not federally legal.
Fri / Aug 19th
A medical cannabis patient, combat veteran, and former Florida Department of Corrections officer who was fired after testing positive on a random drug test is now suing the state, arguing his constitutional rights were violated.
Thu / Aug 4th
The Minority Cannabis Business Association is partnering with cannabis education company Green Flower to provide members with four free training courses.
Tue / Aug 2nd
Louisiana’s new medical cannabis laws are now in effect, including provisions for protecting state employees who use medical cannabis, putting the Department of Health in charge of the state’s cannabis program, and prohibiting police from searching homes without a warrant based on the odor of cannabis.
Wed / Jul 27th INTERVIEW
Kara Bradford and David Murét are Co-Founders (and CEO and COO, respectively) of Viridian Staffing, the cannabis industry’s original and oldest recruitment firm.
Tue / Jul 19th
An executive order issued by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) last week protects workers from cannabis-related penalties amid a worker shortage.
Thu / Jul 14th
Some workers at province-run cannabis stores in Quebec have entered an indefinite strike over low pay. The workers are with the Syndicat Canadien de la Fonction Publique, which is affiliated with the largest trade union in the province.
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