Jennifer Shaw appeared on “The Afternoon News with Kitty O’Neal” to talk about new developments in the fight over California’s gig worker law. Voters approved a ballot measure in 2020, classifying Uber and Lyft drivers as independent contractors instead of employees. A lower court said that was illegal but yesterday, an appeals court reversed that decision. You can listen to the interview here.

Jennifer Shaw appeared on “The Afternoon News with Kitty O’Neal” to talk about new rules in California affecting workplace COVID regulations and pay. You can listen to the interview here.

Erika Frank spoke with Austin R. Ramsey of Bloomberg Law’s, Daily Labor Report regarding the last-minute labor and employment bills Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law last week. Read the article New Leave Laws a Hit to California Companies Struggling to Hire here.

Jennifer Shaw appeared on “The Afternoon News with Kitty O’Neal” to talk about the new law A.B. 2188 that prohibits employers from discriminating against workers who use cannabis in their off-work hours. You can listen to the interview here.

Jennifer Shaw spoke with Leah Shepherd of SHRM for her article regarding Uber’s agreement to pay $8.4 million to settle a class-action lawsuit with California drivers who claimed they were misclassified as independent contractors, rather than employees. You can read the article here.

Jennifer Shaw appeared on “The Afternoon News with Kitty O’Neal” to talk about what rights employers have when it comes to regulating an employee’s appearance. You can listen to the interview here.

Companies across the Bay Area are responding to the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade by offering various abortion benefits to employees. But what if you work for a company that allow for abortion but live in a state that forbids it?  Jennifer Shaw appeared on “The Afternoon News with Kitty O’Neal” to discuss this issue. You can listen to the interview here.

Jennifer Shaw appeared on “The Afternoon News with Kitty O’Neal” to discuss the Supreme Court’s recent decision stating separation of church and state does not prohibit public school employees from praying aloud on the job near students. You can listen to the interview here.

Jennifer Shaw appeared on “The Afternoon News with Kitty O’Neal” to discuss the legal liability of the manager of the Rancho Cordova gas station who got fired for mistakenly selling gas for 69 cents a gallon. You can listen to the interview here.

Jennifer Shaw appeared on “The Afternoon News with Kitty O’Neal” to discuss a California law requiring corporations to put women on their boards of directors, which was recently ruled unconstitutional. You can listen to the interview here.

Jennifer Shaw appeared on “The Afternoon News with Kitty O’Neal” to discuss the Case of the Praying Football Coach that is being argued before the U.S. Supreme Court today. You can listen to the interview here.

Jennifer Shaw appeared on “The Afternoon News with Kitty O’Neal” to discuss the corporate board diversity law that was recently struck down by a Los Angeles County judge. You can listen to the interview here.

Jennifer Shaw appeared on “The Afternoon News with Kitty O’Neal” to discuss the postponement of Assembly Bill 1993, which would require workers to provide proof of COVID vaccination by Jan. 1, 2023 mandatory workplace vaccine law pulled. You can listen to the interview here.

Jennifer Shaw appeared on “The Afternoon News with Kitty O’Neal” to answer questions about the new mask mandate. You can listen to the interview here.

Jennifer Shaw appeared on “The Afternoon News with Kitty O’Neal” to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court’s workplace vaccine mandate and stricter workplace protocols kicking in January 14. You can listen to the interview here.

Jen Shaw is kicking off 2022 with something new – a weekly podcast called Workplace Wake-Up with Jen!

Join Jen every Wednesday morning for insightful commentary about legal developments, discussions with special guests, and much, much more.

Whether you are a human resource professional, business owner, or just curious about workplace laws affecting our work life, Jen can help you make sense of COVID-19 rules, wage-hour requirements, and other compliance rules. All in 15 minutes!

Workplace Wake-Up with Jen is a continuation of Jen’s weekly webinar, “Wake-Up Wednesday with Jen,” she kicked off in March 2020 to help employers cope with COVID-19. Hundreds of employers have joined Jen every week to receive updates and get their tough questions answered.

Jen’s relentless energy and commitment to workplace legal compliance is reflected in the new podcast. You don’t want to miss a second!

Of course, Jen and her legal team at Shaw Law Group will continue offering webinars and seminars throughout the year. Check out the 2022 training calendar at https://shawlawgroup.com/employment-law-training-calendar/, and register now before the sessions sell out.

Click here to listen to our kick off episode. Download and subscribe to “Workplace Wake-Up With Jen” wherever you listen to podcasts.

Jennifer Shaw appeared on “The Afternoon News with Kitty O’Neal” to explain as the new Cal-OSHA COVID regulations and how they impact employers and employees. You can listen to the interview here.

Jennifer Shaw appeared on “The Afternoon News with Kitty O’Neal” to discuss vaccines and the workplace. What are the rules and best practices? You can listen to the interview here.

Jennifer Shaw spoke with Lisa Nagele-Piazza, J.D., of SHRM regarding her article entitled: 3 Ways DE&I Programs Can Run Afoul of Employment Laws.  You can read the article here.

Jennifer Shaw spoke with CapRadio’s Insight host Randol White about the current challenges in filing for unemployment benefits.  You can listen to the interview here.

Jennifer Shaw appeared on “The Afternoon News with Kitty O’Neal” to discuss Requests for Religious Covid Shot Exemptions. You can listen to the interview here.

Eric Glassman was interviewed by Jeannie Orvaino for the NorthBay biz Magazine article Ending the Silence: Workplace Harassment Prevention Training Fosters an Environment of Respect and Trust.  You can read the article here.

Jennifer Shaw appeared on “The Afternoon News with Kitty O’Neal” to discuss President Biden’s New Vaccine Mandates. You can listen to the interview here.

Erika Frank, longtime general counsel and executive vice president of legal affairs for the California Chamber of Commerce, has accepted a position at the Shaw Law Group, a leading employment law firm in Sacramento. Read the fully story on the CalChamber’s site here.

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss COVID-19 workplace mask mandates. You can listen to the podcast here.

The Sacramento Business Journal ran an article on the soon to be newest member of our team, Erika Frank.  Read the full article here: CalChamber Executive to Join Shaw Law Group

Jennifer Shaw spoke with CapRadio’s Insight host Vicki Gonzalez about the potential employment legal challenges as companies weigh whether to mandate employee COVID-19 vaccinations. You can listen to the interview here. 

Jennifer Shaw appeared on “The Afternoon News with Kitty O’Neal” to discusses the new workplace regulations proposed by Cal/OSHA.  You can listen to the interview here.

Jennifer Shaw spoke with CapRadio’s Insight host Vicki Gonzalez about the difficulties people have been facing with getting approved for unemployment.  You can read the interview here.

In this episode of Insight, host Vicki Gonzalez and Jennifer Shaw explain how to navigate the state’s EDD website and call center as the organization continues to face growing backlogs. You can listen to the interview here.

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss workplace reopenings and what employers should consider when deciding whether to end their remote work programs. You can listen to the podcast here.

Jennifer Shaw spoke with Lena Howland at ABC 10 regarding the supplemental paid sick leave bill Governor Newsom signed. You can read the article and watch the clip here.

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss unlimited paid vacation policies and the types of workplace liabilities these policies may create. You can listen to the podcast here.

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss what employers should consider before requiring workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine. You can listen to the podcast here.

Jennifer Shaw was quoted in an article by Allen Smith, J.D. from SHRM regarding whether bonuses to front-line workers should be included in overtime calculations. You can read the article here.

Jennifer Shaw was quoted in an article by Randol White and Kacey Sycamore from Cap Radio regarding how much control employers have over workers’ movements, compensation and quarantine.  You can read the article here.

In this episode of Insight, host Randol White and Jennifer Shaw discuss the current delays and suspensions on unemployment benefits at the EDD.  You can listen to the interview here.

Jennifer Shaw appeared on “The Afternoon News with Kitty O’Neal” to discuss the impact of President Biden’s Immigration Plan on California.  You can listen to the interview here.

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss what employers need to consider before mandating that their employees get the COVID-19 vaccine. You can listen to the podcast here.

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss how annual performance reviews can elevate company morale and enhance the relationship between employers and employees. You can listen to the podcast here.

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss the challenges some employers are facing as they ask remote workers to report back to the office, and provide takeaways for dealing with employees who refuse to return to the workplace.  You can listen to the podcast here.

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss the passage of Proposition 22, which classifies app-based drivers as independent contractors, and what that means for California employers.

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss best practices for keeping up with COVID-19 guidelines.  You can listen to the podcast here.

Jennifer Shaw navigates unemployment and applying for benefits as businesses pull back to meet statewide restrictions.  You can listen to the interview here.

Jennifer Shaw was quoted in an article by Stephanie Lin regarding how much control employers have over workers’ movements, compensation and quarantine.  You can read the article here.

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss how employers can navigate the election season and ways to handle political discussions in the workplace. You can listen to the podcast here.

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss California’s COVID-19 Tier Framework and what employers should keep in mind as counties transition into and out of tiers.  You can listen to the podcast here.

Jennifer Shaw appeared on “The Afternoon News with Kitty O’Neal” to discuss 3 new COVID Employment Laws you need to be aware of.  You can listen to the interview here.

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss AB 1867, which establishes COVID-19-related supplemental paid sick leave for some employees and took effect on September 19, 2020. You can listen to the podcast here.

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss how employers should prepare for the newly signed family and medical leave law (SB 1383) that expands the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and takes effect on January 1, 2021.  You can listen to the podcast here.

The Sacramento Business Journal recently listed Shaw Law Group, PC on “Certified Women-Owned Businesses” list.  This list recognizes local certified women-owned businesses.  This is the Firm’s first year on the list.  We are so proud!  See the list here.

J.R. Riddell has joined Shaw Law Group as Of Counsel after a lengthy career at one of the largest and most respected law firms in the country.  He brings almost two decades of experience litigating employment law matters and conducting sensitive investigations for private and public sector employers.  An outgoing communicator and former officer in the United States Air Force, Riddell holds a certificate from AWI, and is a key addition to Shaw Law Group’s growing investigations practice. You can view J.R.’s bio here.

Jennifer Shaw spoke with John Hoeffel at the LA Times to discuss California groups that oppose the initiative to legalize marijuana and the added burden to employers. You can read the article here.

The Sacramento Business Journal published an article about Jennifer Shaw’s leadership in growing our Firm.  We are so proud!  Read the article here.

Jennifer Shaw navigates filing for unemployment and how to receive benefits.  You can listen to the interview here.

CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw recently discussed what employers should do if an employee tests positive with COVID-19. You can read the interview here.

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss ways employers can ensure employees comply with state guidelines on masks and social distancing, and continue fostering a healthy workplace. You can listen to the podcast here.

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss what employers should do if an employee tests positive with COVID-19. You can listen to the podcast here.

Jennifer Shaw discusses whether or not a high-risk employee can choose to stay home and collect unemployment benefits.  You can read the interview here.

Jennifer Shaw discusses unemployment benefits, how long they last, distribution, and more.  You can listen to the interview here.

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss the use of COVID-19 symptom monitoring apps, and whether they are effective tools for maintaining a healthy workplace. Listen to the podcast here.

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Executive Vice President and General Counsel Erika Frank and employment law expert Jennifer Shaw discuss the obligations employers have if they decide to monitor off-duty employees as a means of reducing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. You can listen to the podcast here.

Jennifer Shaw spoke to ABC10 about a Stockton Amazon facility that had at least seven workers test positive for coronavirus this month alone.  You can read the interview here.

Jennifer Shaw appeared on The Workplace, a podcast by the CalChamber, to discuss important takeaways when conducting workplace harassment investigations while employees are working remotely.  You can listen to the podcast here.

Jennifer Shaw was interviewed by Chris Nichols from Capital Radio to chat about filing for unemployment, and more employment issues, in the time of COVID-19.  Read the article here. 

Jennifer Shaw talks with Beth Ruyak about how to navigate unemployment, benefits, and more.  Listen to the interview here.

Jennifer Shaw spoke to ABC10 about what kind of personal protective equipment [PPE] people should expect from their employer, and what they should do if they still do not feel comfortable about returning to work.  You can read the interview here. 

Jennifer Shaw appeared on The Workplace, a podcast by the CalChamber, to offer tips and insights on how employers can prepare to bring teleworkers back into the office once COVID-19 stay-at-home orders are lifted.  You can listen to the podcast here.

Jennifer Shaw appeared on The Workplace, a podcast by the CalChamber, to discuss the responsibilities small employers have under the Emergency Family Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLA), and how the new leave differs from the regular Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).  You can listen to the podcast here.

Jennifer Shaw appeared on “The Afternoon News” with Kitty O’Neal to talk about employer’s responsibilities for the health of workers and customers when businesses open up after COVID-19.  You can listen to the interview here. 

Jennifer Shaw appeared on “The Afternoon News” with Kitty O’Neal to talk about employer’s responsibilities under COVID-19.  You can listen to the interview here.

Jennifer Shaw appeared on The Workplace, a podcast by the CalChamber, to discuss key points, misconceptions and liabilities employers need to be aware of concerning the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act and California’s equivalent, Cal-WARN.  You can listen to the podcast here.

Jennifer Shaw answers questions for CapRadio’s Chris Nichols’ article:  Answering Questions About California’s Unemployment Benefits During the COVID-19 Crisis.  You can read the article here.  

Jennifer Shaw was interviewed for a story by Samantha Solomon of ABC Channel 10 news regarding the pandemic unemployment benefits open for self-employed, independent contractors affected by coronavirus.  You can read the article here. 

Jennifer Shaw appeared on the CapRadio program, Insight with Beth Ruyak to talk about California’s unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 crisis.  You can listen to the program here.  

Jennifer Shaw appeared on The Workplace, a podcast by the CalChamber, to discuss key details of California’s COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave, including gig workers, eligibility requirements, verbal requests, avoiding a “gotcha moment,” and employer recommendations.  You can listen to the podcast here.

Jennifer Shaw appeared on The Workplace, a podcast by the CalChamber, to discuss the difference between “restricted” and “unrestricted” on-call shifts, and what issues may arise with the Paycheck Protection Program if employers place workers on on-call shifts.  You can listen to the podcast here.

Jennifer Shaw appeared on The Workplace, a podcast by the CalChamber, to discuss remote work best practices, such as ways to ensure workers are taking mandated rest breaks, reimbursing expenses, establishing COVID-19-specific policies, and maintaining a harassment-free environment. You can listen to the podcast here.

Jennifer Shaw appeared on The Workplace, a podcast by the CalChamber, important considerations and requirements for employers when they undergo a reduction in force (RIF). You can listen to the podcast here.