All Blog postsJoining other states on the marijuana bandwagon (most recently, New Jersey), New York has officially legalized recreational use of marijuana for adults aged 21 and older. The Cannabis/Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), signed by Governor Cuomo on March 31, 2021, allows adults to possess, purchase, display, obtain, and transport marijuana in limited quantities, effective immediately. Of note for employers, the MRTA creates a new protected employee class.
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New York Joins Growing Trend of Marijuana Legalization, Welcomes New Protected Class Posted on: April 16, 2021 In: Labor & Employment
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New Jersey Legalizes Marijuana, Creates New Protected Employee Class Posted on: March 31, 2021 In: Labor & EmploymentAs states across the country join the growing trend of decriminalizing and legalizing marijuana, the implications for employers have become more relevant than ever. New Jersey recently became the newest state to clarify the interplay between marijuana legalization and employment with the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act, or NJCREAMMA.
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CBD in the Workplace & Potential Changes to Kentucky Law Posted on: March 03, 2020 In: Labor & EmploymentCompared to other states, marijuana laws in Kentucky are stringent, even for qualified medical patients. However, in 2017 the state’s legislature afforded statewide legal status for the consumption and retail sale of CBD products. Under state law, as long as CBD is derived from industrial hemp and less than 0.3% THC, it is legal to own CBD oil in Kentucky.
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New Year, New Protections for Prospective Employees in New York Posted on: November 20, 2019 In: Labor & EmploymentAs one year ends, another begins. And as New York employers turn the page on another busy year in labor and employment legislation, they should be mindful of several new laws set to become effective in 2020. The new laws will require additional compliance efforts, making the end of the year a good time for a thorough review of payroll and hiring practices.
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3 Tips to Help Your Business Acclimate to the New Landscape of Legal Marijuana Posted on: May 09, 2019 In: Labor & EmploymentAmazing though it may seem, we are living in the brave new world of legalized marijuana, a development that just a few years ago was likely unthinkable to the average employer. In 2019, ten states and Washington, D.C. have legalized recreational marijuana for adults over 21, while 33 states have legalized medical marijuana. More states, such as Illinois, are expected to legalize recreational marijuana soon. Employers must acclimate to the rapidly-changing drug landscape. Here are three helpful tips to get
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