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.
Why Can Everyone Be Classified as “Exempt”?
In this episode, Jen discusses why most employees must be treated as “non-exempt,” and paid (among other things) applicable overtime.
Intensive Workshop: Conducting Effective Internal Investigations
Limited spots for our “Internal Investigation Intensive” are now available!
Performance Management in the REAL World
In this episode, Jen tells the truth about managing employee performance, and offers tools to help leaders get it done.
The Top 5 Ways to Stay Out of Court
In this episode, Jen highlights the five things all employers should do to avoid employment law liability.
How to Respond to Layoff Fears
In this episode, Jen provides tools for leadership to address employees’ fears about potential layoffs and the economy.
Hiring Teens For The Summer
Some employers need additional employees to work during the summer, and teenagers on break from school can be a good fit for those needs.
Separation Agreements and the NLRA
On February 21, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued a decision affecting all employers who offer separation agreements to outgoing employees – regardless of whether their workforce is unionized.
More Arbitration News for California Employers
On June 16, 2022, we posted about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana. There, the Court struck down the waiver in Viking’s arbitration agreement of Moriana’s right to bring a representative PAGA claim.
Using Strategic Thinking to Drive Success
In this episode, Jen discusses why she started Shaw Law Group and how strategic thinking has made the firm so successful.
More California Meal Period Guidance
In this episode, Jen and fellow Shaw Law Group wage-hour guru Megan Donaghey discuss recent court guidance addressing California’s meal period rules.
More NLRB News about Separation Agreements
My March 7, 2023, blog addresses the National Labor Relations Board’s recent fascination with confidentiality, non-disclosure, and non-disparagement provisions in separation agreements.
Come On…It’s 2023!
In this episode, Jen reminds us that female employees still receive inappropriate comments about their appearance, and offer some suggestions to stop this behavior.
More COVID-19 Guidance from the CDPH and Cal/OSHA
Earlier this month, the California Department of Public Health updated its COVID-19 public health Order and guidance regarding isolation/quarantine and face-covering recommendations. Here is a link.
Key Leadership Insights
In this episode, Jen welcomes special guest Anne Fields, a workplace coach who helps leaders drive a positive culture and eliminate friction in the office.