An employee storms out. Another posts a goodbye rant online. Can you respond—or are you walking into a retaliation trap? In this episode, Jen breaks down the legal protections that can apply even after an employee quits, and how to safely document and communicate when emotions are running high. Because the only thing worse than a messy exit is a lawsuit that follows it.

The U.S. Supreme Court’s latest term is sending shockwaves through the workplace. In this episode, Jen walks you through key employment-related rulings—from religious accommodations to free speech challenges—and what they mean for hiring, policies, and workplace culture. You’ll get practical compliance advice with zero legalese. If you don’t have time to read 100 pages of opinions, we’ve got you covered.

Jen has talked about “quiet quitting,” but what’s an employer to do when the work is technically getting done—just with zero initiative, collaboration, or care? In this episode, Jen explores the legal boundaries of managing checked-out employees without crossing into retaliation, disability discrimination, or morale implosion. This one’s for every leader who’s tired of “just enough” effort and wants to raise the bar legally.

In this episode, Jen summarizes the most common wage-hour mistakes and reviews the best practices to avoid them.

In this episode, Jen offers some guidance to help retain your best and brightest this summer.

In this episode, Jen reminds California employers about their obligations under SB 553, including providing annual training.

In this episode, Jen explains Governor Newsom’s return-to-office mandate for state employees, which is effective on July 1.