MEET THE TEAM
Professionalism, integrity, and client-centered excellence.
Jen Shaw
Founding Attorney
Jennifer Shaw is a California employment lawyer and founder of Shaw Law Group. A trusted voice in employment law, she advises employers on compliance, investigations, and tough workplace decisions—helping HR leaders act with confidence and consistency.
Joe Beachboard
Founding Attorney
A nationally recognized labor and employment law expert who advises employers on complex workplace issues with practical, real-world guidance. Joe’s extensive experience and thoughtful leadership continue to shape best practices in employment law compliance and workplace strategy.
WELCOME
EmployersLawyer is a non-traditional workplace law firm built by experienced employment lawyers to help HR make better decisions—earlier.
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Direct access to seasoned employment attorneys—without hourly rates or retainers
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24/7 AI guidance designed specifically for employment law questions
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Curated compliance resources including legal updates, webinars, training tools, and a robust legal library
OUR SERVICES
EmployersLawyer AI Platform (ELLA)
Meet ELLA.
Your on-demand employment law advisor.
ELLA gives HR and managers instant, practical answers to California employment law questions—day or night. No waiting. No guesswork. Just clear guidance and smart follow-up resources when decisions can’t wait.
Continuously updated for legal changes and built for ease of use, ELLA delivers current, multilingual guidance you can rely on—whenever and wherever work happens.
The Week@Work
The Week@Work is your Monday-morning briefing on the workplace law developments that actually matter. Delivered to your inbox each week, it provides a concise yet substantive overview of key legal updates—along with practical tips to help you reduce risk and stay ahead.
In less time than it takes to grab a cup of coffee, you’ll know what changed, why it matters, and what to do next. For those who want more, The Week@Work connects you to deeper resources, including our on-demand Legal Assistant (ELLA), the EmployersLawyer resource library, and upcoming webinars and Office Hours.
The Training Toolkit
Our Training Toolkit provides clear, practical guidance on California’s required training topics, including EEO compliance, workplace violence prevention, and employing minors.
Premium clients receive customizable, California-compliant PowerPoint templates for easy in-house delivery.
Signature clients receive fully customized, ready-to-use training decks, tailored to your organization and branded with your policies, internal contacts, and optional additional topics as needed.
Breaking News
Delivered in real time as breaking news unfolds, this e-newsletter keeps EmployersLawyer clients ahead of the curve on the most important employment law developments.
Clients receive alerts on major court decisions (including the U.S. and California Supreme Courts), high-impact verdicts, and new laws and regulations that directly affect the workplace.
California Compliance Monthly
This interactive webinar delivers timely, practical insights on the California employment law issues that matter most. Each session begins live, framing the topic and highlighting key takeaways for the day.
The program blends live commentary with focused discussion of emerging employer challenges, plus opportunities to ask questions and receive real-time guidance. Sessions conclude with live Q&A addressing participants’ most pressing compliance concerns.
Premium and Signature clients also receive access to an extended discussion led by Jen and Joe, with practical guidance tailored to their workplace scenarios.
The EmployersLawyers Library
The Library is a practical, employer-focused resource built to help HR professionals navigate workplace law with confidence. It delivers clear guidance, ready-to-use templates, and timely legal insights—so organizations can stay compliant, reduce risk, and make sound decisions without getting lost in legal jargon.
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All EmployersLawyer content is posted to The Library.
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Ideal for employers and HR professionals seeking deeper insight, ongoing guidance, and a reliable go-to resource for navigating complex employment law issues.
Office Hours
Available to Premium and Signature clients, EmployersLawyer Office Hours are held every Tuesday and Thursday and serve as a critical resource for managing workplace issues as they arise. Each session begins with a 15-minute discussion led by Jen and Joe focused on a timely employment law topic, followed by 45 minutes of interactive group Q&A.
After the group session, Jen and Joe are available in private meeting rooms to address individual questions in a confidential, attorney-client privileged setting.
Policies & Procedures Hub
Available to Premium and Signature clients, our Policies & Procedures Hub is a comprehensive, customizable library of essential employment policies, practices, and tools. Designed to evolve with your organization, it offers easily editable templates aligned with California law, and expert insights to help you strengthen compliance.
Signature clients can upload their policies for attorney review and will receive actionable advice rooted in proven best practices.
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