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MUST READ: The Best of Intentions: State Law Protections for Employee Cannabis Use May Not Protect Them After All

A new decision out of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, Zanetich v. Wal-Mart Stores East, et al., suggests that courts may not necessarily enforce worker protections in state statutes that do not expressly set out a remedy for the worker to seek in court. 

  • New Jersey Sees Record-Breaking Marijuana Sales in 2024

The industry set a record in 2024 with over $1 billion in sales – up 25% from last year.

  • As Marijuana Use Grows, Effects on Road Safety Remain a Blind Spot

National data on the effects of marijuana use on road safety is spotty, but studies have shown that cannabis can impede a driver’s ability to respond quickly to an obstacle and judge distance accurately.

  • DOT Floats Temporary Change to Drug testing Procedures

The Department of Transportation wants to “correct the inadvertent factual impossibility” created by its rule that has established oral fluid drug testing as an approved method for truck drivers and other transportation workers in safety-sensitive positions.

  • How Employers Can Spot Addiction Issues in the Workplace

Employers can help promote workplace health and wellness but also protect their workplace culture by knowing what signs to watch for.

  • Corporate Responsibility and Prevention Programs to Incorporate in the Workplace

By working hard to create a culture that supports recovery, businesses will benefit from a healthier, more productive workforce.

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