Vangst takes a look at job benefits
The cannabis recruitment firm Vangst has a summary of the benefits offered by cannabis companies nationwide:
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Qualified and use cannabis? You’re hired.
More and more employers are dropping cannabis from pre-employment testing. And not just because it’s legal in many states. As The New York Times reports:
“Some employers have already changed their policies on pre-employment drug screening, and not just to address the dissonance in punishing someone for using a legal substance. With unemployment so low, companies are finding that testing for marijuana adds an unnecessary barrier in hiring top talent.”
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
… but trying to come up with specific numbers is difficult because those jobs don’t show up in government employment data. This leaves American workers in the dark about high wages and job opportunities in the marijuana industry, experts say.
And finally… It’s possible this would improve morale at some jobs
“It is unlawful for any employer in this State to fail or refuse to hire a prospective employee because the prospective employee submitted to a screening test and the results of the screening test indicate the presence of marijuana,” states the law, signed by Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak on June 5.
This is from a report by CNN, which also cites the New York City Council passing a similar bill two months ago. As legalization continues throughout the country, will other states follow suit? Time will tell, although there are some exceptions to this policy.
The law does not apply to firefighters, EMTs, employees who operate a motor vehicle, or those who, in the determination of the employer, could adversely affect others’ safety. That’s probably for the best.
In the News
Take it to the bank
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Manuchin told a federal lawmakers that there is no regulatory solution to existing banking access issues for the marijuana industry, and he encouraged Congress to resolve the problem with legislation “on a bipartisan basis.”
Cannabis helping kids stand up to bullies
Parkview Elementary School in Lamar uses more than $100,000 a year it receives from the state’s cannabis taxes for its anti-bullying program. The program has made a big difference in the lives of elementary school kids.
No legal immigrants need apply?
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and City Attorney Kristin Bronson are pressing the Trump administration to rethink its citizenship policies after legal immigrants in Denver have been denied the opportunity to become naturalized citizens because they work in the marijuana industry.
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Too many rules?
Denver’s program to permit cannabis social clubs is struggling.
Otherwise, Denver’s marijuana businesses flourishing
New report says city’s effective regulation has created jobs and generated tax revenue.
Jefferson County gets grant to steer kids away from cannabis
School district uses grant to hire three new school nurses and six social and emotional learning specialists.
Cannabis-related nonprofit incubator coming to Denver
Founders say Nuvolution aims to help fund education and research efforts.
Quotable
“It’s because unemployment is virtually non-existent” in Colorado, said Curtis Graves, a lawyer at the council. “People cannot afford to take a hard line against off-duty marijuana usage if they want to hire.”
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Debate…
Dan Anglin, President of AmericannaCo, debated Jeff Hunt of Colorado’s Centennial Institute on a variety of topics and questions about Colorado’s cannabis industry. The debate was broadcast live to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) last week.
The future of drug testing?
Cannabis groups promote new testing app to help garner support for legislation to keep workers from being fired for lawful use.
Pot tax law fixed
Governor signs bill to fix legislative error that was costing special districts millions in revenue.