Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw

Yes, Annual Workplace Violence Prevention Training is Required!

In this episode, Jen reminds California employers about their obligations under SB 553, including providing annual training.

The Return-to-Office Mandate for State Employees

In this episode, Jen explains Governor Newsom’s return-to-office mandate for state employees, which is effective on July 1.

How to Create Enforceable Meal Period Waivers

In this episode, Jen discusses a recent California court decision upholding meal period waivers and explains how to make them enforceable.

What IS the Private Attorneys General Act?

In this episode, Jen summarizes the Private Attorneys General Act and its role in wage-hour claims.

Summer is Coming! Rules for Hiring Minors

In this episode, Jen reviews the laws applicable to hiring minors.

An Action Plan for ICE Visits

In this episode, Jen explains the steps you should take when Immigration and Customs  Enforcement comes knocking.

Reluctant Employees: Time to Say “Goodbye”?

In this episode, Jen discusses how to manage employees who refuse to meet performance expectations.

Your EEO Compliance Training is Probably Stale

In this episode, Jen discusses why employers should update their EEO compliance training.

Audit Your Form I-9s Before It’s Too Late

In this episode, Jen describes the key steps to conducting a Form I-9 audit and why you should start today.

Compensation Equity and Pay Scales

In this episode, Jen talks about compensation equity and why pay scales never tell the full story.