NAWBO-IE invites Experts to Discuss the New California Marijuana Law and the #MeToo Movement - Are You Prepared as an Employer?

Join NAWBO-IE as it kicks off the new year with an information packed breakfast meeting. #MeToo Movement and California legalizing Marijuana - Are you prepared? With new allegations of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and sexual assault surfacing almost daily, harassment is getting more attention in the media and employers are experiencing an uptick in complaints from employees – are you prepared? Does the New Recreational Marijuana Laws have You Dazed & Confused? Marijuana is legal in California, but can you fire an employee for using it? l Can Solopreneurs and contractors be impacted by these laws? Join Women Business Owners as we hear from experts on how to navigate these sensitive issues. Do your employee handbooks, policies and procedures meet the legal requirements? What can you do to protect your business from these claims? Network with women business owners who have had to change their policies or respond to a demand letter. “I did not know,” is no excuse.What happens when you get served? Join us and let’s prepare together Hear from the Experts: Mark Jacobs, Partner, Fisher and Phillips Mark Jacobs is a partner in the Irvine office. His practice is focused on defending employment-related lawsuits and administrative complaints on a variety of issues, including harassment, retaliation, and discrimination. Mika M. Hilaire, Partner, Hilaire McGriff PC Mika was co-counsel in a case that achieved an astonishing $47 Million verdict for a woman who faced sexual discrimination. Julie Ngo, State Farm Insurance, Temecula Moderator, Vikita Poindexter, Poindexter Consulting Group, a full service Human Resources Consulting Firm #nawboie