Hosted by Jen Shaw · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 238 episodes
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Jen Shaw hosts Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw, a business show with 238 episodes published.
In this episode, Jen discusses one of the most misunderstood areas of California employment law: English-only workplace rules. She examines when employers may regulate language in the workplace, common situations involvi
In this episode, Jen discusses why California's workplace violence prevention law requires far more than a written plan. She examines the mistakes employers continue to make, the warning signs leaders should never ignore
Workplace defamation claims can arise from termination explanations, reference checks, investigation interviews, complaints, and manager comments. In this episode, Jen explains where the risks come up, how California’s n
Political discussions at work can quickly create risk for California employers. In this episode, Jen discusses voting leave, political activity protections, off-duty conduct, workplace speech, dress codes, retaliation ri
Not every resignation ends the story. In this episode, Jen explains how ignored complaints, retaliation concerns, intolerable working conditions, and poor documentation can turn a resignation into a constructive discharg
Associational discrimination claims arise from an employee’s relationship with someone else — such as a family member, spouse, friend, or caregiver connection. In this episode, Jen and Joe Beachboard discuss where Califo
In this episode, Jen tackles one of the most debated employer practices: providing references. She outlines the legal guardrails, the moments where well-intentioned disclosures create exposure, and the strategic choices
When harassment allegations involve customers, vendors, contractors, patients, or other nonemployees, employers often face difficult questions: Do we have to investigate? What corrective action is enough? And how does Ca
In this episode, Jen explains what California law requires when employees use personal cell phones for work and why employers still get it wrong, especially with remote and hybrid teams. She covers where compliance fails
Last chance agreements are one of the most effective tools employers have when used correctly. Done right, they create clarity, set expectations, and provide a defensible path forward. Done poorly, they create confusion
In this episode, Jen and Joe Beachboard break down one of the most important California retaliation decisions in recent years, Contreras v. Green Thumb Produce. The court made clear in that case that even legally “incorr
Workplace investigations often happen under pressure—tight timelines, high emotions, and real risk. In this episode, Jen focuses on how to structure investigations that are defensible, fair, and practical, even when the
AI is changing how employees raise concerns—and not always for the better. Complaints are getting longer, more legalistic, and sometimes less grounded in actual facts. In this episode, Jen discusses what this trend means
Bereavement leave feels human—but California law makes it highly technical. In this episode, Jen walks through what’s actually required, where employers unintentionally get it wrong, and why good intentions won’t protect
Providing references sounds simple—but in California, it’s anything but. In this episode, Jen breaks down what the law actually protects, where employers get into trouble, and how to strike the right balance between help
An applicant’s background check shows an arrest or pending charge. What can you ask? What can you consider? And when does the Fair Chance Act apply? In this episode, Jen gives employers a clear, practical framework for n
Think your payroll provider has wage-and-hour covered? Think again. From regular rate miscalculations to meal period premium errors and bonus mistakes, the most common violations are hiding in plain sight. In this episod
Training repayment agreements, claw-back provisions, and “stay bonuses” are under serious scrutiny in California. What looks like a smart retention strategy may actually be an unlawful penalty. In this episode, Jen break
Most employment cases don’t start with a complaint — they start with culture. In this episode, Jen and Joe Beachboard dig into the foundational elements that determine whether an organization stays out of court: workplac
Most employment lawsuits don’t start with a policy — they start with a manager’s off-the-cuff decision. In this episode, Jen discusses how well-intentioned leaders unknowingly create legal risk through inconsistency, ove
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