CCC suspends whistleblower who brought attention to cannabis agency’s dysfunction - Worcester Business Journal
A whistleblower featured in a WBJ investigation detailing dysfunction and toxicity at the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has been suspended by the agency.
CCC Business Operations Manager Meghan Dube was placed on paid administrative leave on Jan. 6, according to a letter addressed to Dube from the agency’s human resources department. Dube was one of several employees who spoke to WBJ regarding systematic issues at the seven-year-old agency tasked with regulating the state’s legal cannabis industry.
The letter did not state the reason for the administrative leave, only saying it was pending the review and assessment of an unspecified internal investigation. The agency’s human resources department is led by Chief People Officer Debbie Hilton-Creek, who is also serving as CCC’s acting executive director until newly hired Travis Ahern takes over the role, which is expected to happen in March.
In a statement to WBJ, Dube said she feels the suspension is direct retaliation toward her attempts to inform the public of the agency’s issues. Dube has accused Hilton-Creek of fostering a hostile and retaliatory work environment.
“I am incredibly disappointed, but not surprised, that the retaliation against me has continued to increase exponentially, including now being suspended,” Dube wrote. “Myself and others who have raised concerns about fraud, waste, abuse, and other ethical issues such as conflicts of interest concerns, have faced systemic retaliation, harassment, and...
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