Join us every Wednesday as we discuss recent developments in Employment Law.
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In this episode, Jen reminds employers of their right to say “no.”By Shaw Law Group, PC
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Always Address Leaves of Absence and Accommodation Case-by-Case
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In this episode, Jen explains why you cannot have a “rulebook” for handling leaves of absence and accommodations.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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In this episode, Jen discusses Bernie Sanders’ proposed 32-hour workweek bill.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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In this episode, Jen reminds us why you should always tell the truth when you are terminating an employee.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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In this episode, Jen highlights how to determine when it’s time to tell an employee goodbye.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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In this episode, Jen reveals the biggest mistakes employers make in conducting investigations.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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In this episode, Jen explains why Form I-9s create such consternation for HR folks.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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Who is a “Mandated Reporter” in the Workplace?
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In this episode, Jen explains California’s mandated reporter law applicable to minors in the workplace.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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The Most Common (and Most Expensive!) Mistakes in LOA Administration
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In this episode, Jen details the most common mistakes employers make in administering leaves of absences and suggests some best practices to help avoid liability.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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In this episode, Jen discusses the general concept of workplace ethics, and the different obligations applicable to public officials and board members of publicly traded companies.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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SB 553 Workplace Violence Prevention Compliance
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In this episode, Jen reminds employers about the new California workplace violence prevention law, Senate Bill 553.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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The Scope of “Associational” Discrimination
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In this episode, Jen reviews the EEOC’s recent settlement of an “associational” discrimination claim and explains the best practices in this area.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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In this episode, Jen provides various tools to effectively manage employee leaves of absence.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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In this episode, Jen reviews the requirements for EEO compliance training and suggests several ideas to make your sessions more effective.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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In this episode, Jen explains the new paid sick leave FAQs issued by the Labor Commissioner.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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In this episode, Jen discusses the 10 things you should do in 2024 to avoid employment law liability.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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In this episode, Jen explains artificial intelligence and how to effectively leverage it.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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In this episode, Jen ponders why so many employees are unhappy these days, and what you can (and should!) do about it.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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Independent Contractor Challenges on the Rise
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In this episode, Jen discusses the significant increase in independent contractor classification challenges and how to minimize your potential liability.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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In this episode, Jen and one of Shaw Law Group’s favorite employment attorneys, Erika Frank, discuss the potential risks associated with the holidays.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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In this episode, Jen provides a verbal checklist for 2024 workplace law compliance.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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Post-Investigation Mediation: Why It’s Critical
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In this episode, Jen and Shaw Law Group’s conflict resolution guru, Julia Melnicoe Insel, discuss why post-investigation mediation is so important.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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In this episode, Jen discusses the unique challenges small businesses face and the best practices for staying out of court.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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In this episode, Jen reminds us why updating your workplace policies annually is critical to avoiding employment law liability.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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New Workplace Violence Prevention Requirements
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In this episode, Jen explains Senate Bill 553, which requires most California employers to create a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan and train their employees at least annually.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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In this episode, Jen and Shaw Law Group’s advice attorney Melissa Whitehead discuss California’s new paid sick leave requirements.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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In this episode, Jen discusses the challenges of our multi-generational workforce and ideas for bringing everyone together.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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In this episode, Jen offers suggestions for asking interview questions that actually help you hire the right person for the job.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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In this episode, Jen discusses the best practices for hiring effective HR leaders.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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In this episode, Jen explains the difference between “fairness” and “equality,” and why it matters.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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Managing the Rumor Mill During Workplace Investigations
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In this episode, Jen provides practical advice about how to limit the chit-chat during internal investigations.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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Caveat Emptor: Choose Your Vendors Wisely
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In this episode, Jen reminds you to choose law-related vendors familiar with California’s many idiosyncrasies.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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In this episode, Jen and Shaw Law Group attorney and conflict resolution guru Julia Melnicoe Insel discuss new approaches to resolving conflicts at work.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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Artificial Intelligence at Work: Be Careful!
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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.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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The U.S. Supreme Court’s New Religious Accommodation Rule
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In this episode, Jen explains the impact of the recent US Supreme Court’s religious accommodation decision in Groff v. Dejoy.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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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.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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Why You Need to Understand How California Sick Leave Works
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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.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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New Form I-9 Requirements and Optional Remote Document Verification Process
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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.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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In this episode, Jen explains a recent California Court of Appeals decision involving whether employers must grant accommodations to vaccine policies.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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What Should You Do When the Government Comes Knocking?
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In this episode, Jen provides a checklist of steps to take when a government agency demands documents and/or access to the worksite.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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When You MUST Investigate an Internal Complaint
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In this episode, Jen discusses when employers are required to investigate internal complaints.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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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.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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In this episode, Jen explains how professional hiring practices generate better candidates.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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In this episode, Jen offers some guidance to employers struggling with dress code issues, especially when it gets hot at work.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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In this episode, Jen reminds employers about the touchstones of an effective team building event, starting with inclusion.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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In this episode, Jen provides insights into how HR professionals can provide advice to their internal clients, but still stay in their HR lane.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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There’s No Such Thing as a “Good” Employee with a “Bad” Attitude
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In this episode, Jen reminds us what it takes to be a “good” employee, and why employers must effectively address employee behavior issues.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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In this episode, Jen discusses how effectively to manage remote workers and when to pull the plug.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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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.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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Understanding “Workers’ Compensation Leave”
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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.By Shaw Law Group, PC
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