Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
In this episode, Jen summarizes the most common wage-hour mistakes and reviews the best practices to avoid them.

Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Summer Perks for “Good” Employees
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
In this episode, Jen offers some guidance to help retain your best and brightest this summer.

Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Yes, Annual Workplace Violence Prevention Training is Required!
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
In this episode, Jen reminds California employers about their obligations under SB 553, including providing annual training.

Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
The Return-to-Office Mandate for State Employees
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
In this episode, Jen explains Governor Newsom’s return-to-office mandate for state employees, which is effective on July 1.

Wednesday May 28, 2025
How to Create Enforceable Meal Period Waivers
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
In this episode, Jen discusses a recent California court decision upholding meal period waivers and explains how to make them enforceable.

Wednesday May 21, 2025
What IS the Private Attorneys General Act?
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
In this episode, Jen summarizes the Private Attorneys General Act and its role in wage-hour claims.

Wednesday May 14, 2025
Summer is Coming! Rules for Hiring Minors
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
In this episode, Jen reviews the laws applicable to hiring minors.

Wednesday May 07, 2025
An Action Plan for ICE Visits
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
In this episode, Jen explains the steps you should take when Immigration and Customs Enforcement comes knocking.

Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Reluctant Employees: Time to Say “Goodbye”?
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
In this episode, Jen discusses how to manage employees who refuse to meet performance expectations.

Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Your EEO Compliance Training is Probably Stale
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
In this episode, Jen discusses why employers should update their EEO compliance training.