As we previously reported in “Illinois’ Legalization of Marijuana May Change the Drug-Free Workplace Landscape,” Illinois’ Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (the “CRTA”) will legalize recreational marijuana effective January 1,...more
12/11/2019
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Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
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Employment Policies ,
Governor Pritzker ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Marijuana ,
Recreational Use ,
State Labor Laws
Recreational cannabis is poised to become legal in Illinois in 2020, and Illinois employers should consider the impact now. In late May 2019, the Illinois House and Senate approved the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (the...more
6/21/2019
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Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Dispensaries ,
Drug Testing ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Governor Pritzker ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Cultivation ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Marijuana-Infused Edibles ,
Pending Legislation ,
Recreational Use ,
State and Local Government ,
Zero Tolerance Policies
On June 6, 2018, the Office of the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (“the NLRB” or “the Board”) published its most recent memo concerning employer handbook policies. The memo’s guidance reflects a stark...more
7/10/2018
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Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Employee Handbooks ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
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NLRA ,
NLRB ,
NLRB General Counsel ,
Off-Duty Employees ,
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