“High” Stakes for Employers Dealing With Evolving Cannabis Laws
The evolving legalization of marijuana for both medical and recreational uses continues to cause workplace issues for employers. Nine states and the District of Columbia have legalized recreational marijuana, and 32 states have legalized medical marijuana under varying circumstances. In addition, three more states have 2018 ballot initiatives considering either recreational or medical marijuana uses. Employers need to consider their position as the pendulum continues to swing towards marijuana legalization in various forms.