Employment and Labor Law
Trusted Cannabis and Hemp Business Workforce Counsel
Cultivators, distributors, manufacturers, testing labs, and retailers each face a distinct set of workplace challenges specific to their supply chain positions. The Law Office of Shay Aaron Gilmore offers a sophisticated understanding of these unique issues, helping cannabis businesses navigate a broad range of organized labor and employment issues, including:
- Contract negotiations
- Worker classification issues
- Employee handbooks and policies
- Workplace health and safety
- Cannabis labor peace agreements
- Union grievances
- Collective bargaining agreement administration
- Executive compensation
- National Labor Relations Act compliance
- Reasonable accommodations
- Background checks
- Drug testing
What Types of Labor and Employment Issues Do Cannabis and Hemp Businesses Face?
From Shay’s interview for the Master’s series on ReelLawyers.com
Some of the labor and employment issues I encounter in my law practice while working with cannabis and hemp operators include drug testing and drug-free workplace policies, unionization and collective bargaining, immigration and employment eligibility, workforce development, and compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements.
Ongoing workforce management and development is central to the success of any cannabis business. From offers to new workers, to employee handbooks, to separation agreements, cannabis businesses need to maintain a productive and efficient team throughout the employment lifecycle, from onboarding to separation, while protecting the company’s confidential and proprietary information.
Focused on Practical Employment and Labor Law Solutions
With the many layers of local rules and state and federal laws, managing a cannabis workforce in today’s complex regulatory environment can be challenging. That is why The Law Office of Shay Aaron Gilmore provides a comprehensive range of services designed to help cannabis businesses and investors manage their workforces, mitigate labor and employment risks, and ensure compliance with applicable labor and employment laws and regulations, including:
- Non-compete/non-disclosure agreements
- ADA issues (medical marijuana)
- Labor commissioner investigations
- Harassment and discrimination claim advice and counsel
- Wage and hour advice and counsel
- HIPAA advice and counsel
- OSHA and Cal-OSHA advice and counsel
- Employee training
- Workplace privacy and data security
- Independent contractor agreements
- Employee equity incentive plans
- Employee discipline, termination and severance
The Law Office of Shay Aaron Gilmore can guide your cannabis or hemp business consistent with the letter and spirit of the employment and labor laws and regulations shaping these sectors.
What Are Some Common Mistakes You See Cannabis Businesses Make in Employment Matters?
From Shay’s interview for the Master’s series on ReelLawyers.com
Some of the mistakes I see cannabis and hemp employers making when it comes to workplace issues include non-compliance with wage and hour laws, and a lack of proper workplace safety measures. Many also overlook OSHA standards, which absolutely apply to cannabis and hemp businesses.
Additionally, inadequate or outdated employee policies and handbooks can be a significant problem, especially if they aren’t kept current with evolving regulations affecting the industry.
