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Article :The Connecticut Business & Industry Association – Creating Workplace Marijuana Policies

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I expect there will be changes, as you all know, big changes to regulatory schemes of environments take years to get right. Justice, public order, and safety. For employers who are not exempt, the employer has a fair amount of discretion in creating marijuana policies, according to Zaino and CBIA HR Counsel Diane Mokriski.

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Florida Dispensaries: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Policies

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To that, end we’ve organized official policies – including delivery details and more – for all Florida dispensaries , below. We pride ourselves on the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of our facilities and dispensaries and have an ongoing Safety Policy Plan to assure sanitary production facilities.

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Texas MMJ Laws and Workplace Rights: What Employees Need to Know

MMJ Recs

The Compassionate Use Act (CUA) permits the use of low-THC cannabis oil for patients with certain qualifying conditions, such as epilepsy and multiple sclerosis. Additionally, the Texas Department of Public Safety oversees the licensing of dispensaries and regulates the cultivation and distribution of medical marijuana.

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Riding the Green Wave: Companies Wave Goodbye to Pre-Employment Cannabis Testing

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Notably, President Ronald Reagan’s administration implemented the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 , which mandated drug-free workplace environments. At that time, illicit substances were perceived as a significant threat to both workplace productivity and safety. By not testing for cannabis, companies can widen their talent pool.

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Philadelphia’s Restrictions on Pre-Employment Marijuana Tests Become Effective January 1, 2022

The Blunt Truth

Effective January 1, 2022, most Philadelphia employers will be prohibited from requiring prospective employees to undergo testing for the presence of marijuana as a condition of employment. Currently, only New York City and Nevada have similar drug testing restrictions, but we expect this trend to continue.

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The Evolution of Medical Marijuana: From Stigma to Acceptance in the US

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Legalization and Regulation of Medical Marijuana The journey of legalizing and regulating medical marijuana in the US reflects a nuanced interplay of federal and state policies. Understanding this dynamic regulatory environment is crucial for grasping the complexities of medical marijuana legalization in the US.

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District of Columbia Provides Employment Protections to Cannabis Users

The Blunt Truth

Employers can maintain a reasonable drug-free workplace policy that: Requires post-accident or reasonable suspicion drug testing of all employees or random drug testing of safety-sensitive workers; Is necessary to comply with federal law or a federal contract or funding agreement, if applicable to the employer; or.

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