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Medical Marijuana refers to the use of marijuana to treat or alleviate symptoms of certain illnesses. A growing number of states permit individuals to use marijuana on the recommendation of a physician. Despite... more +

Medical Marijuana refers to the use of marijuana to treat or alleviate symptoms of certain illnesses. A growing number of states permit individuals to use marijuana on the recommendation of a physician. Despite state laws to the contrary, Federal law still prohibits the use or possession of marijuana. The conflict between state and federal law on this issue has created interesting enforcement issues and significant legal hurdles for medical marijuana providers. less -

From Cannabis to Minimum Wage and Beyond: How Did Workplace Law Issues on State Ballots Fare This Election Day?

Fisher Phillips on 11/8/2024

Voters decided more than just who would be the next President and who would be in Congress this Election Day – they also voted on a slew of state ballot measures that aimed to change your workplace. Here’s a recap of the most...more

Pittsburgh to Limit Employers’ Ability to Drug-Test Medical Marijuana Patients

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 10/1/2024

The Pittsburgh City Council unanimously passed an ordinance prohibiting discrimination against medical marijuana patients in the workplace and limiting certain types of marijuana drug testing by employers as to these...more

Workplace drug/alcohol policies in a legal weed world: 10 easy steps

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 9/6/2024

Easy? Ha! Last week, I posted about “fun” facts related to drugs and alcohol in the workplace. That post was an prelude to what I’ll talk about today: What employers ought to do. As I pointed out last week, marijuana is...more

Drugs and alcohol in the workplace: Five fun facts

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 8/30/2024

Sober up, folks! Here we go. With the legalization of marijuana and cannabis products in so many states, dealing with substance abuse in the workplace has become ridiculously complicated. This is the first of a two-part...more

The Learned Concierge - August 2024, Vol. 11

Clark Hill PLC on 8/13/2024

The Learned Concierge - Welcome to your monthly legal insights on the trends impacting the Retail, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage Industries....more

Accommodating cannabis: A "how-to" for employers

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 2/9/2024

These steps could help keep you out of trouble. An employee in a safety-sensitive job who has been diagnosed with cancer is selected for a random drug test. The test result comes back positive for TCHA...more

Employer Drug-Testing Policies Must Evolve With State Law

Troutman Pepper on 10/24/2023

While many individuals are excited about the proliferation of state laws providing for medical and recreational use of marijuana across the country, inconsistencies in these state laws have made it difficult for employers to...more

[Event] Back on Track: 42nd Annual Labor & Employment Seminars - October 27th, Roanoke, VA

Woods Rogers on 9/1/2023

Building a better workplace requires endurance and determination. But when you manage people, it’s easy to get off track. Everyone needs a trainer who can help them keep their eyes on the prize: a workplace that is good for...more

[Event] Back on Track: 42nd Annual Labor & Employment Seminars - October 26th, Charlottesville, VA

Woods Rogers on 9/1/2023

Building a better workplace requires endurance and determination. But when you manage people, it’s easy to get off track. Everyone needs a trainer who can help them keep their eyes on the prize: a workplace that is good for...more

[Event] Back on Track: 42nd Annual Labor & Employment Seminars - October 25th, Lynchburg, VA

Woods Rogers on 9/1/2023

Building a better workplace requires endurance and determination. But when you manage people, it’s easy to get off track. Everyone needs a trainer who can help them keep their eyes on the prize: a workplace that is good for...more

[Hybrid Event] Back on Track: 42nd Annual Labor & Employment Seminars - October 19th, Richmond, VA

Woods Rogers on 9/1/2023

Building a better workplace requires endurance and determination. But when you manage people, it’s easy to get off track. Everyone needs a trainer who can help them keep their eyes on the prize: a workplace that is good for...more

[Event] Back on Track: 42nd Annual Labor & Employment Seminars - October 18th, Norfolk, VA

Woods Rogers on 9/1/2023

Building a better workplace requires endurance and determination. But when you manage people, it’s easy to get off track. Everyone needs a trainer who can help them keep their eyes on the prize: a workplace that is good for...more

Reduce Your Risk of Employment Claims in 2023 – Tips #1 and #2

Pullman & Comley - Labor, Employment and... on 1/24/2023

The new year presents an opportunity to look at your organization with fresh eyes. It can also be the best time to identify potential problem areas and take action to mitigate risk. ...more

State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q4 2022

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on 1/4/2023

The trend of increasing workplace regulations by state and local governments continued throughout the fourth quarter of 2022. Although it is not possible to discuss all state and local laws, this update provides an overview...more

Employers Should Note Post-Midterms State Law Changes

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 11/16/2022

As the final tally of ballots comes in for many electoral races across the country, the outcomes of the various state ballot measures that were also part of the Nov. 8 midterm elections could require changes to employers’...more

The Top 17 Workplace Law Stories from February 2022

Fisher Phillips on 3/2/2022

It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

Gold Dome Report – Legislative Day 21 2022

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP on 3/1/2022

Beginning the downhill slide into the second half of the 2022 Legislative Session on Monday, the Georgia State Senate spent its morning discussing the Second Amendment while the House discussed divesting any Russian assets...more

Local and State Law Updates: From Minimum Wage to Medical Marijuana

Amundsen Davis LLC on 2/24/2022

Below are some of the latest state updates – CALIFORNIA The State of California has updated the following: According to a Notice issued by the Los Angeles Office of Wage Standards on February 1, 2022, the city’s...more

Williams Mullen Manufacturing Edge Video Series - Episode 1

Williams Mullen on 9/28/2021

In the inaugural episode of Williams Mullen Manufacturing Edge, a video series addressing key topics affecting manufacturers, Labor, Employment & Immigration (LEI) attorneys David Burton and Scott Terrell provide updates on...more

Virginia employer checklist for compliance with new 2021 laws

Hogan Lovells on 8/20/2021

Virginia employers should be aware of several new employment laws that have taken effect in the commonwealth in 2021. These laws create protections against employment discrimination based on disability and military status and...more

Registered And Authorized Medical Cannabis Patients In Puerto Rico Gain Employment Protections

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 8/2/2021

Registered and authorized patients of medical cannabis in Puerto Rico are considered a protected category for purposes of all employment laws under an amendment to the “Act to Manage the Study, Development and Investigation...more

State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q2 2021

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on 7/2/2021

The year 2021 continues the trend of increasing regulation of the workplace by state and local governments. Although it is not possible to discuss all state and local laws, this update provides an overview of recent and...more

[Webinar] Lehigh Valley Labor & Employment Seminar - May 26th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

White and Williams LLP on 5/25/2021

Presenters will provide recent legal developments, trends and cases that impact workplace practices and operations; issues related to Covid will be incorporated throughout the presentations. Programming will be presented in...more

Puerto Rico Legislature Rethinks 2017 Employment Reform, Adds Protection For Medical Cannabis Users

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 5/10/2021

The days may be numbered for Puerto Rico’s 2017 employment reform law. Legislators in the House of Representatives have approved a bill that would repeal or modify parts of the current law. Shortly after being sworn in,...more

State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q1 2021

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on 4/2/2021

The year 2021 continues the trend of increasing regulation of the workplace by state and local governments. Although it is not possible to discuss all state and local laws, this update provides an overview of recent and...more

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