Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw

What is a Wage Order?

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.

Understanding “Workers’ Compensation Leave”

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.

Why Can’t Everyone Be Classified as “Exempt”?

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

Performance Management in the REAL World

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

The Top 5 Ways to Stay Out of Court

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

How to Respond to Layoff Fears

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

Using Strategic Thinking to Drive Success

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

More California Meal Period Guidance

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

Come On…It’s 2023!

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

Key Leadership Insights

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.