Could Your Organization Survive a $700,000 Wage Claim?

by Jennifer Shaw | | June 22, 2026

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 of...

When Harassment Comes From Outside

by Jennifer Shaw | The Daily Recorder | June 19, 2026

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 is not an employee? The issue arose in Bivens v. Zep Inc.,...

The Yellowstone Rule: Step Away and Trust the Team

by Jennifer Shaw | | June 15, 2026

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 inboxes. That sight stayed with me. For leaders, unplugging...

AI Layoffs Are Coming: Watch for New Notice Obligations

by Jennifer Shaw | | June 8, 2026

Artificial intelligence is already changing how employers make staffing decisions. Some companies are using AI to improve efficiency. Others are using automation to reduce headcount, delay hiring, or restructure work. California lawmakers are now paying attention....

Politics at Work: What California Employers Can and Cannot Control

by Jennifer Shaw | | June 1, 2026

As election season heats up, employers should expect more political discussion at work, more employee social media activity outside of work, and more tension between employees with strongly held views. For California employers, the issue is not simply whether politics...
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