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Upcoming Employment Law Training Sessions
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May 8, 2024
Solving the Riddle of What Constitutes “Hours Worked” Under California Law
$199.00California employers have paid hundreds of millions of dollars in the last few years to resolve wage-hour lawsuits. Most of those claims were related in one way or another to the concept of “hours worked” for non-exempt employees. When do you have to pay for meal periods, traveling on your property, and participating in security procedures? Well, the California Supreme Court recently provided some guidance on these issues in Huerta v. CSI Electrical Contractors. Unfortunately, though, the Court left many questions unanswered.
Join Jen Shaw, a nationally respected employment law expert, and Kristopher Lopez for the down and dirty on this new decision, including the best practices to avoid legal claims.
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May 23, 2024
Understanding the Risks Created by Confidentiality, Separation and Other Workplace Agreements
$199.00Workplace agreements are common in most industries. However, improperly drafted agreements can create significant liability for employers. In this session, Jen will explain the laws applicable to confidentiality, separation, and other workplace agreements, including those applicable to remote work, requiring employees to use their personal devices for business tasks, and trade secrets/inventions. This is the only webinar we’ve found that covers these important topics from a practical approach. Bring your questions!
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June 04, 2024
Why You Cannot Ignore the Federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
$199.00Most California employers do not pay much attention to federal employment laws, because state law usually is more protective of employees. Taking that approach, however, can be a costly mistake. In addition to the Americans With Disabilities Act, the National Labor Relations Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, which all California employers should follow, the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) cannot be ignored. The PWFA imposes obligations on employers that go far beyond those required under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. Jen will explain the scope of the new law and regulations, and help you understand the best practices in this critical area. As always, this session will be interactive and full of practical information. Join us!
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June 18, 2024
Performance Management with a Modern Spin
$199.00Some employers have stopped conducting performance reviews. Why? They think they take too much time, and are ineffective. But, that does not have to be the case. The “modern” approach to performance management focuses on collaboration and teamwork. The goal is to “save” the employee, and not prepare to get rid of them.
In this engaging and interactive webinar, we explain why traditional strategies do not deliver the results employers seek, and offers tools and best practices to drive positive performance and a healthy workplace culture.
We only offer this session once year. Don’t miss it!
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June 27, 2024
How to Make Criminal History Inquiries Without Getting Sued
$199.00Employers understandably want to know if job applicants have been in trouble with the law. California, though, imposes significant limitations on an employers’ ability to consider criminal history, including the Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act and the Fair Chance Act. Join Jen for an interactive discussion of these laws and more. All attendees will receive a step-by-step checklist explaining employer obligations and best practices.
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Our People
Jennifer Shaw
Trish Higgins
Eric Glassman
Alayna Schroeder
Julia Melnicoe Insel
Melissa Whitehead
Brooke Kozak
Julienne Correa
Kristabel Sandoval
Kristopher J. Lopez
Our Mission
We are committed to providing our clients with skillful and inspired advice, training and investigation services to encourage a positive work environment and prevent litigation.
Our Core Values
QUALITY
Excellence, expertise, and work reflective of the highest ethical standards
PRACTICALITY
Approaching workplace challenges with common sense and a solution-oriented perspective
RESPECT
Valuing individual perspectives and working collaboratively
GROWTH
A culture of constant improvement, self-examination, and achievement of personal, firm, and client goals
INDIVIDUALITY
Supporting employees’ families, communities and outside interests
Julia Melnicoe Insel, Esq. of Shaw Law Group, PC provided an excellent training on diversity, equity, and inclusion HR for Solar Cookers International. She was able to expertly bring together the values and goals related to diversity, equity, and inclusion with the legal and practical guidelines and implications to set our organization up for success now and in the future. She has been an excellent resource that I can ask questions to and explore situations, challenges, and opportunities related to these complex and important topics for our organization. We greatly appreciate Julia’s time and efforts.
Caitlyn Hughes
Year after year, Jennifer Shaw has shown that she truly cares about our needs and understands our company culture. We are continually impressed with her ability to provide the highest caliber consultation and legal advice in all aspects of employment law. We have confidence in knowing that Jennifer and her team will always do their best to respond quickly, thoroughly and accurately whenever we turn to them for help. We trust Jennifer and her team, and consider the firm a valued business partner!
Mary Muller, Nugget Market, Inc.
What makes Jennifer Shaw and the Shaw Law Group stand above the rest is their advocacy for you. They take the time to listen and understand your needs and concerns, and then become your champion. Having Jennifer and the Shaw Law Group on our side allow me to focus on my organization knowing that we are in very good hands.
Kenn Altine, CEO, Sacramento SPCA