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PEO advisory for cannabis
Many PEOs and their insurance carriers decline licensed cannabis operators. A few specialize in them.
Questions to ask any PEO
- Do you currently serve licensed cannabis operators in our state?
- How do you handle banking and payroll funding?
- Are you an IRS-certified PEO?
What matters in cannabis
Acceptance
Federal-law and banking constraints make most PEOs decline cannabis. AdaptiveHR serves cannabis businesses nationwide; MAS serves Colorado.
Payroll vs PEO
Wurk is cannabis payroll and HR software, not a co-employment PEO.
Due diligence
Neither cannabis-focused PEO publishes pricing or certification status, so verify both directly.
PEOs that serve cannabis
From our independent directory. Listed whether or not a PEO compensates advisors.
| PEO | Price | Pricing | Certification | Minimum | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdaptiveHR | Quote only | Quote only | CPEO: Not confirmedESAC: Not confirmed | Not published | National |
| MAS | Quote only | Quote only | CPEO: Not confirmedESAC: Not confirmed | Not published | Colorado only |
Questions buyers ask
Is there a national cannabis PEO?
AdaptiveHR, a Resourcing Edge spin-off, serves cannabis clients nationwide.
Terms to know
UnderwritingTalk to an advisor about cannabis
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