Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw

In this episode, Jen considers the relatively recent phenomenon of workplace “praise programs,” and how to use them to your (and your team’s!) advantage.

In this episode, Jen explains the complexities of California’s “Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act” sick leave program and why failure to comply with the rules can result in significant wage-hour liability.

In this episode, Jen and Megan Donaghey, Shaw Law Group’s Form I-9 guru, discuss the new Form I-9 and processes, and the now permanent remote document verification process available to qualified employers.

In this episode, Jen explains a recent California Court of Appeals decision involving whether employers must grant accommodations to vaccine policies.

In this episode, Jen provides a checklist of steps to take when a government agency demands documents and/or access to the worksite.

In this episode, Jen discusses when employers are required to investigate internal complaints.

In this episode, Jen chats with Julia Melnicoe, Shaw Law Group’s DEI expert, about DEI(B) programs and how to drive cultural change in your organization.

In this episode, Jen explains how professional hiring practices generate better candidates.

In this episode, Jen offers some guidance to employers struggling with dress code issues, especially when it gets hot at work.

In this episode, Jen reminds employers about the touchstones of an effective team building event, starting with inclusion.

In this episode, Jen provides insights into how HR professionals can provide advice to their internal clients, but still stay in their HR lane.

In this episode, Jen reminds us what it takes to be a “good” employee, and why employers must effectively address employee behavior issues.

In this episode, Jen discusses how effectively to manage remote workers and when to pull the plug.

In this episode, Jen explores the Industrial Welfare Commission’s Wage Orders and explains why employers must know which one(s) applies to their business.

In this episode, Jen explains why “workers’ compensation leave” doesn’t exist, and how to manage employees who are off for work-related injuries or illnesses.

In this episode, Jen discusses why most employees must be treated as “non-exempt,” and paid (among other things) applicable overtime.   

In this episode, Jen tells the truth about managing employee performance, and offers tools to help leaders get it done.

In this episode, Jen highlights the five things all employers should do to avoid employment law liability.

In this episode, Jen provides tools for leadership to address employees’ fears about potential layoffs and the economy.

In this episode, Jen discusses why she started Shaw Law Group and how strategic thinking has made the firm so successful.

In this episode, Jen and fellow Shaw Law Group wage-hour guru Megan Donaghey discuss recent court guidance addressing California’s meal period rules.

In this episode, Jen reminds us that female employees still receive inappropriate comments about their appearance, and offer some suggestions to stop this behavior.

In this episode, Jen welcomes special guest Anne Fields, a workplace coach who helps leaders drive a positive culture and eliminate friction in the office. 

In this episode, Jen discusses the National Labor Relations Board’s new decision regarding the legality of confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions. 

In this episode, Jen and Trish Higgins, Shaw Law Group’s litigation guru, discuss the recent 9th Circuit decision upholding mandatory arbitration agreements.