The Illinois Secure Choice Mandated Retirement Program May Mean Penalties to the State’s Cannabis Industry
Cannabis companies in Illinois are not exempt from providing either Secure Choice or a 401(k) plan to their employees.
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California Mandates Cannabis Companies to Provide Retirement Plans by September 30th
Cannabis companies could offer a 401(k) plan (in lieu of CalSavers) to comply with California’s retirement plan mandate
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7 Ways to Hold a Grand Opening Celebration For Cannabis Retailers
Grand opening events are such an effective way of driving retail traffic to Cannabis Retailers
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Guidance Issued on Payroll Tax Deferral for Cannabis Companies
The IRS issued much-anticipated guidance on the payroll tax deferral that was ordered by President Donald Trump in a presidential memorandum on Aug. 8 (Notice 2020-65). The notice allows employers to defer withholding on affected employees’ compensation during the last four months of 2020 and then withhold those deferred amounts during the first four months of 2021.
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Cannabis: It Has More in Common with Okra, Zucchini, Oranges, and Coconut Than You Would Think
Like other agricultural businesses, cannabis companies can legally sponsor 401(k) plans.
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Current Trends in Cannabis-Related Disputes in Federal Courts.
Federal policy regarding enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) has shown ambivalence where the possession and distribution of marijuana is consistent with well-regulated state law
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Misclassifying Employees in Your Cannabis Business
Many companies misclassify their employees as contractors, when they should be employees, or misclassify their employees as salaried, when they should be hourly.
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Top 5 Cannabis Marketing Ideas for 2020
Find 5 top creative ways to market to your future and existing cannabis customers
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The Ever-Evolving Cannabis Executive-Chief Human Capital/Human Resources Role
Understanding the critical need of the Cannabis CHC/HR role and the types of capabilities you should be looking for in a candidate will help prepare you for your search and ensure that you’re evaluating potential candidates based on the real needs so that when we enter into our new normal, your organization is prepped and set up for success and not trying to play catch up based on some missteps. We’ve curated a list of the qualifications and criteria below that your top tier candidates should possess to fill this critical leadership position.
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New Tool Automates PPP Loan Forgiveness Process for Cannabis Businesses
A new, free tool developed by the AICPA and fintech lender Biz2Credit is designed to help borrowers and their CPA advisers complete the forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans
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