Cannabis and Small Business: Issues to Consider Regarding Organizational Behavior and Workplace Changes
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.33423/jop.v20i2.2883Keywords:
Organizational Psychology, Cannabis in workplace, marijuana, small business, legalization of marijuana, legalization of cannabis, drug policy, drug policy changes, workplace drug policiesAbstract
Thirty-three states have legalized some form of cannabis in the USA, including 11 states with expansive laws legalizing recreational marijuana. These new legislative changes pose challenges for small businesses from an organizational behavior perspective. A survey of 17 small businesses was conducted to examine current challenges small businesses face regarding the new cannabis using workforce. The paper examines challenges, along with current marijuana laws affecting small business today. Recommendations are provided regarding necessary company drug policy changes, and workforce issues arising from the legalization of marijuana. Descriptive statistics and a thorough discussion are provided.