Download the Sample Employee Handbook for New York Cannabis Employers
The Cannabis Workforce Initiative has developed a Sample Employee Handbook tailored specifically for New York cannabis business employers. The Office of Cannabis Management requires all cannabis businesses to have an employee handbook as part of their operations. This handbook will help you set up clear rules and procedures for your workplace. This sample handbook is a helpful resource that can be downloaded and customized to fit your organization’s needs or used as a tool for comparison with an existing handbook. It offers a framework of essential policies and procedures to guide your team while staying compliant with federal and New York State laws.
Please note that this handbook is provided for educational and informational purposes only, and does not serve as legal advice. Before implementing any of its content, it is important to have your legal counsel review the handbook to ensure it meets all state, federal, and local legal requirements.
Once you personalize the handbook with your business information and make necessary changes, it becomes your own document, and you are solely responsible for the policies and content you adopt.
We encourage you to download the handbook, adapt it to your business, and create a strong foundation for your cannabis workforce.
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