Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw

DFEH Pay Data Reporting Deadline

In this episode, Jen and Erika remind employers about California’s Pay Data Reporting requirements, and offer tips on how employers can meet the April 1, 2022, reporting deadline. 

Equal Pay Rules

In this episode, Jen and Erika celebrate the US women’s soccer team settling their equal pay lawsuit and reminding employers about CA’s equal pay laws.

What the Heck? Why Are Leave of Absence Laws So Complicated?

In this episode, Jen provides tips for employers struggling to comply with various leave of absence laws, including the FMLA/CFRA, California’s Pregnancy Disability Leave law, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.

Supplemental Sick Leave for 2022 Part II

In this episode, Jen and Erika answer some of your pressing questions about the new COVID-19 Supplemental Sick Leave (SB 114).

Supplemental Sick Leave for 2022

In this Podcast, Jen discusses the new “COVID-19 Supplemental Sick Leave” law for California employers with 26 or more employees and highlights some of the new provisions employers must follow beginning February 19, 2022.   

The Truth About Independent Contractors

In this episode, Jen dispels several independent contractor myths, explains how to evaluate independent contractor status under the “ABC Test” recognized by the California Supreme Court in the 2018 Dynamex decision and in AB 5, and reminds employers of the substantial liability associated with misclassification of employees as contractors/consultants.

COVID-19 and Substance Abuse at Work

In this episode, Jen explains why COVID-19 has increased substance abuse at work, and the steps employers should take to help employees seeking rehabilitation. 

Disability Protections for COVID-19 Illnesses

In this episode, Jen reviews the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s recent COVID-19 guidance, and explains why employers must consider whether an employee’s COVID-19 diagnosis may constitute a “disability” requiring reasonable accommodation. 

Rest and Meal Breaks – It is Not About Lunch!

In this episode, Jen and Erika Frank remind employers about their obligation to provide hourly employees with compliant rest and meal breaks.  Jen also discusses Ferra v. Loews Hollywood Hotel, a 2021 California Supreme Court decision in which the Court determined that the premium pay owed to an employee for a missed rest or meal break is calculated based on the employee’s regular rate of pay, and not at the employee’s base rate of pay.

Sexual Harassment Prevention: It is Not Just About Sex!

In this episode, Jen and Erika Frank remind employers about the importance of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) training, a.k.a sexual harassment prevention training. Jen explains that EEO Compliance is not just about sex.  Diversity, equity, inclusion (and belonging) are important topics to include when training employees about EEO compliance.  Remember: It is not where you are, but who you are with!