Friday, July 3, 2026Labor & Employment Law
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HR - General
As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday this week, it’s hard not to think about how much has changed over the past two and a half centuries. The workplace certainly has. The nation’s founders could never have
HR - Workplace Violence
In this episode, Jen discusses why California's workplace violence prevention law requires far more than a written plan. She examines the mistakes employers...
Sexual Harassment - Harassment By Non-Employees
The U.S. Supreme Court passed on an opportunity last month to address a question that has quietly divided courts across the country: when can an employer be held liable for harassment committed by someone who
HR - Workplace Violence
Shaw Law Group founder Jennifer Shaw was recently quoted in HR Dive's article, "Don't Be Scared, Be Prepared: Preventing Workplace Violence," sharing practical guidance for employers on creating safer workplaces and complying with workplace violence
California - General
Workplace defamation claims can arise from termination explanations, reference checks, investigation interviews, complaints, and manager comments. In this...
HR - General
A recent episode of Dateline NBC, “Breaking Point,” tells the heartbreaking story of Morgan Fox, a 29-year-old FedEx employee and mother who was murdered outside her home in 2020. Although the episode focuses on the
California - Wage & Hour
Let's be honest—nobody wakes up excited to attend a Wage & Hour training. We get it. Meal periods, rest breaks, overtime calculations, off-the-clock work, wage statements... it's not exactly thrilling. But here's the reality: a few hours
HR - General
Last week, I traded email alerts for the sounds of Yellowstone. I saw bison, elk, black bears, grizzly bears, wolves, and more — all moving through a vast ecosystem that somehow works without urgency, ego, or
California - Labor Law
Political discussions at work can quickly create risk for California employers. In this episode, Jen discusses voting leave, political activity protections,...
HR - Free Speech Protections
From time to time, HR hears a familiar complaint: “Employees are speaking another language, and it’s making others uncomfortable.” The impulse to step in is understandable. But in California, restricting language use at work is one