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Budding Issues? The Fading Smoke of One Union at a Cannabis Workplace in Massachusetts

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Employees at a Cresco Labs cannabis cultivation facility in Massachusetts recently made an unexpected and significant decision: they chose to say goodbye to their union membership just shy of their first...more

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Update: HF100, the Legalization of Adult-Use Cannabis in Minnesota

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For the first time in nearly a decade, one-party control returned to Minnesota in 2022, with the Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) party taking control of all of the levers of state government. This led to an extraordinarily...more

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New Series: Employment Law and the Cannabis Industry

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This blog series addresses common employment-related issues for cannabis industry professionals. This first post addresses timekeeping considerations for manufacturers and retailers of cannabis products to ensure compliance...more

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Growing Union Interest in the Cannabis Growing Business—What Employers Can Do Under the NLRA

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The headlines are everywhere. Take The Guardian, for example, which recently published an article titled “Booming US cannabis industry seen as fertile ground for union expansion.” (Michael Sainato, The Guardian, July 31,...more

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Legalizing Marijuana in South Dakota: Implications for Employers and Landlords

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Summary - South Dakota has legalized recreational and medical marijuana. On November 3, 2020, South Dakota voters approved Initiated Measure 26 (Measure 26) to legalize medical marijuana and also passed Constitutional...more

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California Attempts to Weed Out Unfair Labor Practices at the State Level by Enacting Union-Friendly Regulation on Employers in...

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As the cannabis industry has rapidly progressed over the years, states such as New York, New Jersey and Illinois have begun to implement legislation that encourages employers to engage in labor peace agreements with unions....more

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Illinois’ Legalization of Marijuana May Change the Drug-Free Workplace Landscape

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Recreational cannabis is poised to become legal in Illinois in 2020, and Illinois employers should consider the impact now. In late May 2019, the Illinois House and Senate approved the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (the...more

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Illinois Legalizes Recreational Marijuana Use for Adults 21 and Over

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Last week, the Illinois State Legislature succeeded in its bipartisan effort to legalize the recreational use of marijuana for adults 21 and over, with sales expected to begin next year. Illinois is the second state to...more

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Obtaining commercial licenses for medical marijuana in Oklahoma

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With the recent passage of State Question 788 (authorizing the production, sale, and use of medical marijuana), the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is poised to adopt implementing regulations. The current draft...more

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It’s High Time to Update Your Marijuana Policies

The legalization of recreational use of marijuana in several states, including California, has left many employment policies vague and confused. This article offers insights to questions every employer should be asking in...more

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Cal/OSHA Drafts Rules For The Marijuana/Cannabis Industry And Heat Illness Prevention In Indoor Places Of Employment

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) recently held advisory meetings on the Agency’s draft rules for the Marijuana/Cannabis Industry and for the Heat Illness Prevention in...more

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Marijuana Farm Employees Face Numerous Health Hazards

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Seyfarth Synopsis: NIOSH has released a study on the safety and health hazards posed by marijuana growing farms. Of concern for employers are the risks for musculoskeletal disorders, as well as dermal contact exposure to...more

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