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The importance of meal and break periods in the cannabis industry carries the same employer responsibility as any other industry. This is vital for two primary reasons: driving the business and creating the employee experience. Driving the Business: Creating the Employee Experience: It is essential to provide meal and break [...]

Within every industry, job descriptions hold significant importance. Let’s explore a few reasons why having well-defined job descriptions is essential: 1. Clarity and understanding: Job descriptions provide clarity and a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities associated with each position within the cannabis industry. They outline the essential duties, [...]

Unlocking the Power of Outsourcing for SMB Success Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face many challenges when it comes to operating their organizations efficiently. One of the biggest challenges is managing HR and back-office administrative duties. These duties are necessary, but they can be time-consuming and can take away from [...]

Industry experts discuss the unique challenges of employment in the cannabis industry, including strategies for protecting intellectual property, compliance with cannabis regulations, and strategies for protecting confidential information. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the legal framework of cannabis employment and how to protect their business assets. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwNssYqO-GE&ab_channel=ZuberLawlerLLP

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Cannabis has a long history in American culture dating all the way back to the 17th century. First introduced for the production of rope, sails, and clothing, cannabis eventually became a popular ingredient in medicinal products sold openly in pharmacies. However, by 1937, U.S. Congress began criminalizing the use of [...]

As a leader, it’s easy to focus more of your management time on underperforming employees and let your best employees keep fulfilling their duties. You figure since the best employees don’t need your extra attention, you can focus on the ones who really need it. This sounds wonderful and perfect, [...]

The destigmatization and legalization of cannabis have been very positive changes for the industry, but it hasn’t only been an increase in consumer sales that has contributed to the industry’s boom. Venture capital investors, as well as businesses that were formerly agnostic (perhaps even opposed to cannabis) are now pouring [...]

Five years have gone by since California passed prop 64 legalizing cannabis for adult use, and now the state is ready to invest in the industry that has seen massive growth since then. With $100 million in grant funding, California is set to make a big impact on the industry [...]

Do you see yourself rising up the ‘cannabis’ ladder, earning a new position and title that deems respect? You’ll get to manage a team, get offered a raise, and maybe even get a new office all to yourself! But do you know what it actually takes to maintain a management [...]