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PDFNJ will be hosting a FREE webinar on April 14, 2020 at 11am about medical marijuana in the workplace. This webinar is open to any NJ business, so we strongly encourage you to share this information with business associates. If you have any questions, please contact Bill Lillis, Drug-Free Workplace coordinator, at bill@drugfreenj.org or 862-253-6808.

• Coronavirus outbreak could delay marijuana legalization along East Coast, other states

The nationwide coronavirus outbreak could set back cannabis legalization efforts along the East Coast and elsewhere, raising further questions about the launch of lucrative new adult-use and medical markets in New York and other states.

• New Jersey Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Proclaimed Essential amid Coronavirus Pandemic

New Jersey is the latest state to name medical marijuana among the essential products residents may leave their home to purchase amid the coronavirus pandemic.

• Long lines and 3-hour waits as medical marijuana sales surge in Pa., N.J.

Sales of medical marijuana spiked more than 20% nationwide last week to an all-time high, analysts said, as patients flocked to dispensaries fearing that they would not be able to buy their cannabis in the event of a lockdown.

• COVID-19 & workplace drug testing

As a healthcare company that touches the lives of nearly 150 million patients each year, Quest Diagnostics has rigorous safety procedures in place across our company to protect employees and others from potentially infectious diseases.

• Indiana’s Marijuana Laws Keep Things Simple for Employers, for Now

As most are aware, many states have recently repealed statutes criminalizing the possession or use of marijuana or, at a minimum, created an exemption for medical use.

• A pot shop at your door: Home delivery surges amid outbreak

The global coronavirus pandemic has left millions of people locked out of bars, restaurants and theaters, but it’s been an unexpected boost for some U.S. pot shops.

• This is our fight

Employer support is critical for workers struggling with addiction

• Expanding workplace wellness to mental health

Workplace wellness programs typically target employees’ physical health through weight loss and healthy eating initiatives, measured by clinical benchmarks like Body Mass Index, cholesterol and blood pressure.

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