Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw

New Approaches to Conflict Resolution

In this episode, Jen and Shaw Law Group attorney and conflict resolution guru Julia Melnicoe Insel discuss new approaches to resolving conflicts at work.

Artificial Intelligence at Work: Be Careful!

In this episode, Jen and Shaw Law Group attorney Megan Donaghey examine the varied uses of artificial intelligence in the workplace and the related potential liability. 

The U.S. Supreme Court’s New Religious Accommodation Rule

In this episode, Jen explains the impact of the recent US Supreme Court’s religious accommodation decision in Groff v. Dejoy.

Dish Out Some Praise Today!

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.

Why You Need to Understand How California Sick Leave Works

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.

New Form I-9 Requirements and Optional Remote Document Verification Process

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.

Vaccination Accommodation Developments

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

What Should You Do When the Government Comes Knocking?

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

When You MUST Investigate an Internal Complaint

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

Understanding DEI(B) Programs

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.