Labor Days
Partner Matt Luzadder Quoted in Bloomberg Law Article on Unionized Cannabis Workers
Partner Matt Luzadder was quoted in Bloomberg Law ’s February 18, 2020, article, “Unions Elbow Into Pot Industry With State-Backed ‘Peace’ Deals.” The cannabis industry is estimated to grow to $30 billion in sales by…
Workers at Illinois-based Cannabis Company Unionize
Last week, workers at Cresco Labs, one of Illinois’ largest cannabis companies, voted to join the Local 881 chapter of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW). The vote, conducted by the National Labor Relations…
Illinois Cannabis Law, Amended: What Employers Should Know
In June 2019, the Illinois’ Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (HR1438) (“Cannabis Act”) was signed into law, legalizing the use and possession of recreational cannabis for adults age 21 or older beginning January 1,…
Federal Wage Laws Protect Cannabis Workers? Yes, They Do
So imagine that your biggest pothead friend from college has opened up a cannabis dispensary that sells weed for recreational use. Your old pal would be selling something that remains utterly unlawful under federal…
WORKing Lunch: Kelley Dyre’s L&E Webinar Series
["Please join Kelley Drye’s Labor and Employment team for a virtual WORKing Lunch, a webinar series focused on bringing you the latest trends and developments in workplace law. If you or a colleague are interested in…