Be afraid. Be very afraid. Your business can’t afford to ignore California employment laws and risk catastrophic results.

Attorneys Brian Koegle and David Poole of Santa Clarita Valley law firm Poole & Shaffery, LLP will provide insight on legal matters affecting California businesses at the Valley Industry Association’s February luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on February 20 starting at 11:45 a.m.

Topics include:

* Minimum wage and exempt salary update

* Marijuana use in the workplace

* Equal pay laws including pre-employment screenings

* Statewide “ban the box” rules

* Expansion of CFRA leaves of absence – even for smaller (20+) employers

* Preview of new laws for 2018

Special drawing prizes for the luncheon will be courtesy of Bank of Santa Clarita, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Mission Valley Bank, Point of View Communications, Marston’s Restaurant and VIA.

Luncheon sponsors include UCLA Health, Poole & Shaffery, Point of View Communications, the city of Santa Clarita, Nola Aronson’s Advanced Audiology, Comfort Keepers In-Home Care, LBW Insurance and Finacial Services, SOS Entertainment and The Signal.

Admission to the luncheon is by reservation only.

Please RSVP no later than Thursday, February 15 to the VIA office at 661-294-8088 or through the VIA website.

Payments must be made on or before luncheon date. “No shows” or cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance will be billed. Attendees without reservations will be assessed an additional $10 fee for the luncheon.