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# new regulations

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[![Medical Marijuana and the Workplace](https://blog.navigatepeo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pexels-photo-large.jpg?width=1080&name=pexels-photo-large.jpg)](https://blog.navigatepeo.com/medical-marijuana-and-the-workplace)

## [Medical Marijuana and the Workplace](https://blog.navigatepeo.com/medical-marijuana-and-the-workplace)

by [Navigate](https://blog.navigatepeo.com/author/navigate) | Jul 21, 2016 | [New Regulations](https://blog.navigatepeo.com/topic/new-regulations), [Employee Management](https://blog.navigatepeo.com/topic/employee-management), [Employee Wellness](https://blog.navigatepeo.com/topic/employee-wellness)

Currently, 25 states and the District of Columbia have laws legalizing marijuana in some form- medically, recreationally, or in some cases, both. These jurisdictions provide.

<https://blog.navigatepeo.com/medical-marijuana-and-the-workplace>

[![How “Ban the Box” Affects NYC Small Businesses](https://blog.navigatepeo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202021-11-17%20at%201.13.22%20PM%20Cropped.png?width=1080&name=Screen%20Shot%202021-11-17%20at%201.13.22%20PM%20Cropped.png)](https://blog.navigatepeo.com/how-ban-the-box-affects-nyc-small-businesses)

## [How “Ban the Box” Affects NYC Small Businesses](https://blog.navigatepeo.com/how-ban-the-box-affects-nyc-small-businesses)

by [Navigate](https://blog.navigatepeo.com/author/navigate) | Feb 5, 2016 | [New Regulations](https://blog.navigatepeo.com/topic/new-regulations), [Small Businesses](https://blog.navigatepeo.com/topic/small-businesses)

While New York City’s (NYC) Fair Chance Act may bring new challenges to the city’s business owners, it is hoped that the new law will have a positive economic effect by.

<https://blog.navigatepeo.com/how-ban-the-box-affects-nyc-small-businesses>

[![Why Changes In Connecticut's Overtime Wage Law Means Double Trouble For Violators](https://blog.navigatepeo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock_000059656952_Small.jpg?width=1080&name=iStock_000059656952_Small.jpg)](https://blog.navigatepeo.com/why-changes-in-connecticuts-overtime-wage-law-means-double-trouble-for-violators)

## [Why Changes In Connecticut's Overtime Wage Law Means Double Trouble For Violators](https://blog.navigatepeo.com/why-changes-in-connecticuts-overtime-wage-law-means-double-trouble-for-violators)

by [Navigate](https://blog.navigatepeo.com/author/navigate) | Jan 2, 2016 | [New Regulations](https://blog.navigatepeo.com/topic/new-regulations), [Connecticut Businesses](https://blog.navigatepeo.com/topic/connecticut-businesses), [Wage Laws](https://blog.navigatepeo.com/topic/wage-laws)

The Passage of Senate Bill No. 914 Effective October 1, 2015, Connecticut businesses will be required to remunerate their employees to the tune of twice the amount of any.

<https://blog.navigatepeo.com/why-changes-in-connecticuts-overtime-wage-law-means-double-trouble-for-violators>

[![New Regulations That Will Impact New England-Area Small Businesses in 2015](https://blog.navigatepeo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Photos/new-regulations-that-will-impact-new-england-area-small-businesses-in-2015.jpg?width=1080&name=new-regulations-that-will-impact-new-england-area-small-businesses-in-2015.jpg)](https://blog.navigatepeo.com/new-regulations-that-will-impact-new-england-area-small-businesses-in-2015)

## [New Regulations That Will Impact New England-Area Small Businesses in 2015](https://blog.navigatepeo.com/new-regulations-that-will-impact-new-england-area-small-businesses-in-2015)

by [Navigate](https://blog.navigatepeo.com/author/navigate) | May 14, 2015 | [New Regulations](https://blog.navigatepeo.com/topic/new-regulations), [New England Businesses](https://blog.navigatepeo.com/topic/new-england-businesses)

With ever-changing state and federal laws affecting small businesses, it can be challenging for small business owners to stay on top of issues related to legal and regulatory.

<https://blog.navigatepeo.com/new-regulations-that-will-impact-new-england-area-small-businesses-in-2015>

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