Okay. One more thing to add to your “to do” list… California employers of 100 or more employees (and/or 100 or more workers hired through labor contractors) must report 2024 pay, demographic, and other workforce data
What Does Trump’s EEO Executive Order Mean? – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
In this episode, Jen explains the practical implications of the new administration’s executive order on “gender ideology.”
Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
Join us every Wednesday as we discuss recent developments in Employment Law.
Workplace Immigration Raids and I-9 Audits
One of President Trump’s major campaign promises was to crackdown on illegal immigration. In his first few weeks on the job, the President has taken various steps in this direction. Workplace raids and Form I-9 audits
The Practical Implications of Trump’s Executive Orders
Fast and furious. That’s been the pace of President Trump’s Executive Orders since he took off only a month ago. So, what’s an HR professional to do? Join this Masterclass to learn everything you need to know.
More Time Off Protections for Qualified Employees – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
In this episode, Jen discusses the new California law related to time off for crime victims and another mandatory paid sick leave expansion.
Jennifer Shaw Discuss Performance-Based Layoffs with Bloomberg Law
Jennifer Shaw discusses the legal implications of performance-based layoffs in a recent Bloomberg Law article. You can read the article here.
President Trump Orders End of DEI
Within the first two days of President Trump taking office on January 20, he issued numerous Executive Orders. One of them, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” is aimed at “terminat[ing] all discriminatory and
The Burden of Proof for Wage-Hour Claims
The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued an interesting employment law decision, E.M.D. Sales, Inc., et al. v. Carrera. As with the California Wage Orders and Labor Code, the FLSA contains several overtime exemptions. It is the
A Different Spin on Internal Investigations – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
In this episode, Jen challenges many of the traditional assumptions about investigation “best practices.”
A New Era for Union Organizing – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
In this episode, Jen surveys the current state of protections for employees who engage in union activities.
California Wildfires—What Employers Need to Know
The current wildfires in the Los Angeles area have caused untold tragedy and devastation. Individuals, families, and businesses affected by the fires are dealing with tremendous tragedy and loss. At the same time, employers must
Key HR Resolutions for 2025 – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
In this episode, Jen suggests several HR resolutions to make 2025 a great year at work!
An Important PAGA Development Related to Arbitration Agreements
Arbitration agreements can be an important tool for employers. In 2022, the United States Supreme Court decided in Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana that arbitration agreements could include waivers of claims under the California
California to Ban Subminimum Wage for Disabled Workers
California Law For decades, California has allowed employers to pay intellectually or developmentally disabled workers a subminimum wage in certain settings. Currently, disabled workers employed through a “sheltered” disability program are paid from $3 to $14