MCLE Credit Track

Workplace Violence, Marijuana Use and Drug Testing
Securing The WorkPlace

November 7, 2018 

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

 Grand Ballroom

This educational seminar will discuss how workplace violence continues to impose more responsibilities and liabilities on California employers, with employer’s being potentially liable for their employees’ actions, even when such acts are intentional and not within the scope of employment. In addition, it will cover preventive measures and provide insight on creating a response plan that focuses on safety and recovery from workplace violence. The seminar will also touch on the legalization of recreational cannabis and provide you with a crash course in the basics of hiring and drug testing. To conclude the session, Fisher Phillips attorney, Christine Baran will discuss social media in the workplace and best practices to ensure employee productivity without invading employee privacy. 

Speaker: Christine Baran

Fisher & Phillips

Christine Baran is a partner in the Irvine office of Fisher Phillips, a national law firm with 32 offices across the nation committed to providing practical business solutions for employers’ workplace legal problems. Her practice is devoted to litigating employment related disputes including individual and collective actions for specific wage and hour issues, meal period, rest period, overtime, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, discrimination and disability discrimination in state and federal court, in addition to agencies. Along with her litigation work, Christine counsels clients and regularly conducts compliance training for trade groups, associations, and private employers. Christine has a strong understanding of the unique challenges that those in human resource management face and can help employers avoid potential employment problems.