New Jersey Legislation Introduces New Labor Standards for Cannabis Operations

February 6, 2026

In a recent post by New Jersey Cannabis Counsel, Justin Calta highlights newly enacted New Jersey legislation expanding labor protections for employees in the state’s licensed cannabis industry. The law addresses gaps created by federal labor law by extending collective bargaining rights and unfair labor practice protections to uncovered cannabis workers, while establishing a state-level framework for labor relations, agency oversight, and dispute resolution aimed at promoting industry-wide labor stability.

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