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5 Ways Cannabis Breath Testing Can Help Reduce Employee Turnover

By Tricia O'Connor, Hound Labs Dec 12, 2023 Recruiting

Updated: Dec 13, 2023

The legalization of cannabis is impacting employers across industries in the areas of recruitment, safety, and workplace testing. New laws in states such as California and Washington establish employment protections for off-duty cannabis use. In addition, laws regulate methods employers use to test for cannabis, limiting tests that render positive results based on off-duty use. […]

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Illinois Employers Need to Be Ready for New Marijuana Law

By Steven L. Brenneman, Partner, Fox, Swibel, Levin & Carroll, LLP Dec 12, 2019 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Dec 12, 2019

The Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act allowing Illinois residents at least 21 years old to possess up to 30 grams of marijuana flower and five grams of marijuana concentrate for personal use takes effect January 1, 2020, meaning employers need to be ready for recreational use of the drug by their employees.