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Recreational Pot Is Now Legal In Massachusetts. What Does That Mean For Employers?

By Adam M. Hamel on November 9, 2016
Posted in Employers, Massachusetts, Workplace Law
Photo: Barry Richmond via Flickr (CC by SA 2.0)
Photo: Barry Richmond via Flickr (CC by SA 2.0)

Yesterday, with the approval of Question 4 by a 53.6% to 46.4% vote, Massachusetts joined a growing number of states that have legalized marijuana for recreational purposes. What does this change in the law mean for Massachusetts employers?

The new…

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