Workforce Compliance for Cannabis Businesses: A Legal Overview

        When: March 6, 2025 at 1:00pm – 2:00pm (EDT)
        Location: Zoom

        Join Verrill for an informative one-hour webinar tailored to cannabis industry employers. This session will provide an overview of key employment law principles, with a focus on the unique challenges faced by cannabis businesses.

        Key topics include:

        • Compliance with federal and state employment regulations
        • Hiring practices, including I-9 requirements and work authorization considerations
        • Strategies for navigating the evolving legal landscape

        Who should attend:

        • Licensees or their designees in Maine’s medical and adult use programs, including small business owners, managers, and HR professionals, looking to build and maintain a legally compliant and well-managed workforce.

        Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge from Verrill’s experienced legal team!

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