CANNABIS POLICIES IN THE WORKPLACE
June 13, 2024
“It is declared that the [employer]’s Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policy is irrational and violates the right to privacy in section 14 of the Constitution,
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What If Your Employee claims Discrimination against his private use of Cannabis?
January 18, 2024
According to Section 6 of the Employment Equity Act (EEA), unfair discrimination based on various grounds, including religion and culture, is prohibited. However, discrimination may
Progress made in hemp, cannabis sector policy
June 26, 2023
Government is making strides in the development of a policy for the hemp and cannabis sector, as stakeholders have collectively agreed on regulatory reforms. “These
IS THE USE OF CANNABIS GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL?
April 13, 2023
It is not a criminal offence for an adult to use or to be in possession of cannabis in a private place – BUT is
Cannabis industry plans for South Africa have stalled: how to get them moving again
March 29, 2023
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa recently reiterated plans to accelerate the commercialisation of hemp as well as cannabis plants. His speech setting out government’s priorities
Cannabis has a huge potential for SMMEs based in rural areas
December 5, 2022
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ms Nomalungelo Gina says the cannabis sector has a huge potential for the Small, Medium and Micro
FIRED FOR OFF-DUTY CBD OIL USE AND CANNABIS SMOKING
August 31, 2022
“… the [employer], in light of its dangerous environment, is entitled to discipline and dismiss any employee who uses cannabis or is under the influence
Planting Calendar South Africa | A Vegetable & Flower Guide
September 30, 2021
For those of you with tingling green thumbs, you may know that two of the most important aspects of gardening are knowing when to plant