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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

In this episode, Jen explains how professional hiring practices generate better candidates.

In this episode, Jen offers some guidance to employers struggling with dress code issues, especially when it gets hot at work.

In this episode, Jen reminds employers about the touchstones of an effective team building event, starting with inclusion.