Growing Union Interest in the Cannabis Growing Business—What Employers Can Do Under the NLRA

The headlines are everywhere. Take The Guardian, for example, which recently published an article titled “Booming US cannabis industry seen as fertile ground for union expansion.”  (Michael Sainato, The Guardian, July 31, 2022.)  The piece touts the growth in the cannabis industry, noting that the sector grossed between $17.5 billion and $21.3 billion in revenue …

Reproductive Healthcare Issues for Employers Series, Part 5: Collective Bargaining Implications of the U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Dobbs

On June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court released Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade. In our Reproductive Healthcare Issues for Employers series, we have discussed the impact of the Dobbs decision on abortion services as a non-taxable benefit under certain types of group health programs (Part 1), abortion-related …

Reproductive Healthcare Issues for Employers Series, Part 4: Navigating Mental Health Parity Requirements for Travel Benefits

On June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court released Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade. The Dobbs decision has employers scrambling to understand the impact on group health plan coverage. Many employers are considering implementing travel reimbursement options to assist employees who wish to seek abortions that might be restricted …