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Highlights How do dispensaries pay their employees? With nearly 15,000 dispensaries in the U.S., the question of how they handle payroll becomes critical. Even as recreational marijuana legalization keeps spreading across the country, cannabis business owners still face complex challenges in operating legally under federal and state regulations. Banking restrictions [...]
Highlights Even though the cannabis market is booming across many states both for medical and recreational uses, federal law continues to classify marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance. This creates serious legal obstacles, impacting cannabis payroll and, as we’ll explore in this post, tax deductions. How do dispensaries pay [...]
Highlights Hiring in the cannabis sector requires familiarizing yourself with state and local-specific requirements and compliance standards. This includes cannabis worker permits, which are typically mandatory for all positions within the marijuana business. This guide explores the topic and provides an overview of relevant state regulations and best practices to [...]
Highlights From payroll to compliance, managing HR processes manually or with traditional software solutions can be a real challenge for cannabis businesses. Operating in a highly regulated industry that is constantly on the move requires specialized HR software tailored to the peculiar needs of the cannabis sector. Seeking cannabis HR [...]
Highlights Cannabis payroll comes with a set of unique challenges. Intricate and fast-evolving regulations, federal banking restrictions, and payroll security concerns make it difficult for cannabis businesses to handle payments and stay compliant. As companies expand their operations and hire more employees, manual payroll processing becomes increasingly time-consuming and prone [...]
Highlights Insurance for cannabis businesses is often overlooked, but it’s crucial to protect your company from diverse risks, including product liability and employee injuries. Businesses in the cannabis industry operate on a complex regulatory landscape, with laws and regulations that vary significantly from state to state. This guide explores the [...]
Highlights Staying ahead of the curve in cannabis compliance can be a demanding task for businesses of all sizes. With constantly evolving regulations and protocols, and severe consequences for companies in case of non-compliance, including hefty fines and license revocation, it is crucial to have a robust compliance strategy in [...]
Highlights The cannabis industry demands a well-trained workforce, equipped with specialized knowledge and skills. Providing training opportunities is also a great way to improve employee retention. However, cannabis employee training has unique challenges, from understanding complex, ever-changing regulations to creating a culture of safety and compliance. This article explores the [...]
Highlights As a cannabis business owner, navigating complex regulations and employee relations can be tricky. This is where a well-crafted cannabis employee handbook comes to the rescue. A handbook isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a vital resource for any cannabis business. Yes, it outlines your company culture, but it also [...]