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Assembly Passes Bill Preventing Companies From Punishing Workers Who Test Positive For Marijuana Off-Hours

August 31, 2022 5:47 amAugust 30, 2022 8:52 pm

A bill to halt companies from punishing workers who test positive for off the clock marijuana use was approved by the Assembly on Tuesday, sending the bill to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk. Assembly Bill 2188, authored by Assemblyman Bill Quirk...

Legislation Prohibits Employers From ‘Discriminating’ Against Job Applicant For Positive Marijuana Test

February 20, 2021 9:29 amFebruary 23, 2021 8:06 am

February 19, Assemblyman Bill Quirk (D-Hayward) introduced Assembly Bill 1256, which would address cannabis screening tests. The bill would add Section 52.8 to the Civil Code. The bill would prohibit an employer from discriminating against a person in hiring, termination,...

California Looks At Alternative Ways to Tax Marijuana

December 24, 2019 2:10 amDecember 23, 2019 9:21 pm

California currently taxes all marijuana twice. According to a new report by the Legislative Analyst’s Office, Marijuana sales should be taxed on THC content or total amount of sales. Weight and Excise The report goes on to say that...