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For Employers, Marijuana Use Is a Very Cloudy Issue

September 4, 2015
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The Americans with Disabilities Act doesn’t protect employees or applicants who currently use “illegal” drugs when an employer takes adverse action based on drug use. Courts have said the ADA defines “illegal drug use” by reference to the federal Controlled…

Tips for Hiring in a Hot Industry

By Danielle Porter and Becky DeKeuster Cannabusiness is one booming standout in an otherwise difficult jobs market. This means that many startups in our space find themselves inundated with applicants for any posted position. Given the costs in time and…

Six Things to Consider When You Want to Fire an Employee

September 1, 2015
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Firing people is generally unpleasant, but when you need to fire an employee who you think is likely to sue you, it is downright terrifying. Many a bad employee has held a manager hostage by threatening to claim some sort of…

What Makes a Work Environment a Hostile Environment?

September 1, 2015
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What constitutes a hostile work environment? Some employees believe that a bad boss, an unpleasant work environment, a rude coworker, or the lack of perks, privileges, benefits, and recognition can create a hostile work environment. But, the reality is that for…

When Is It Discriminatory to Fire A Medical Marijuana User?

September 1, 2015
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OK, let’s assume that I’m looking to fill another Blogprentice position. All hires must then pass a background check and drug screen. She’s killing it in the interview! She’s hired. Then comes the drug test, which she fails due to…

Would a potential employee lie?

OK, you’ve opened your first dispensary. You toured dozens of locations. This one was too close to a school. That one in a neighborhood that would not attract the clientele you wanted. The certification process is complete. Your suppliers are…

You Need to Pay Employees if You Know, or Should Know, They Are Working Overtime

As Garcia v. SAR Food of Ohio illustrates, if you fail to pay under these circumstances, you are taking a huge wage-and-hour risk. Consider Garcia v. SAR Food of Ohio (N.D. Ohio 7/6/15) a cautionary tale. SAR owns and operates food-court Japanese restaurants.…

First in, First to Profit: Ms. Mary’s Staffing

By Rob Meagher As the son of a nurse and her educational programming husband, Stephen Sullivan grew up in rural Alabama and learned the meaning of hard work on his grandfather’s chicken farm that sold over 60,000 birds to Perdue’s…

As Marijuana Laws Change, Workplace Drug Testing Companies Brace for Fight

July 13, 2015
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As attitudes toward marijuana become more lenient and states authorize its use for medicinal — or even recreational — purposes, a long simmering debate over the efficacy of workplace drug testing has found a new flash point. Marijuana accounts for…

What Oregon Municipal Agencies Are Telling Employees About Cannabis Use

July 6, 2015
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"It's legal, but..." That was the subject line for an email from the city of Tigard about recreational marijuana use by employees. "The rules that apply to the work place have not changed," wrote Dana Bennett, human resources director with…

Workers Can Get Fired for Off-Duty Medical Marijuana Use – Even in “Legal” States

July 1, 2015
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As Oregonians adjust to the new recreational marijuana law taking effect today, a national legal expert notes that state courts have come down squarely on the side of employers who've fired workers for off-duty use of the drug, even when…

Obama Making Millions More Americans Eligible for Overtime

President Obama announced Monday night a rule change that would make millions more Americans eligible for overtime pay. And Cannabis Business Executives need to be well aware of the effects that this rule change may have on their workforce compensation…

10 Ways to Encourage Employees to Take Ownership in Their Work

June 30, 2015
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By K.G. Trout Getting employees to "own" their job is something that every manager in every industry is looking for. And, the Cannabis Industry is no exception. This is what employee engagement is all about. That's the extra effort people…

Recreational Pot and the Workplace: Q&A on Oregon’s New Law

June 30, 2015
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July 1 is nearly upon us, the day Oregon's voter-approved recreational marijuana law starts taking effect. If you're an employee, you may be wondering where your rights to smoke begin and end. Can you puff on the weekend and go…

Trends that may effect the Cannabis Industry: Tech Companies Targeted for On-demand Independent Contractors

Employers have long faced difficulties classifying workers as independent contractors in more traditional industries. The on demand economy is growing — fast. This type of commerce, largely driven by tech start-ups, allows consumers to quickly and easily buy goods and…