Our Story

About SIR

For over 55 years, Shaw Investigation & Research has been the trusted partner for employers navigating unemployment claims, rising SUI rates, and the documentation challenges that cost businesses thousands every year.

Meet the Founder

Jerry Shaw

Experience. Integrity. Results.

Jerry Shaw has more than 55 years of experience in human resources, unemployment claims, and investigations. He founded SIR with a singular mission: give employers the tools and expertise they need to stop losing money on claims they should never have to pay.

As a licensed private investigator, Jerry brings a unique combination of claims expertise and investigative skill to every case — a combination that makes the difference between winning and losing.

Jerry has personally handled thousands of claims across every major industry, from construction and manufacturing to restaurants and retail. He knows what works, what doesn't, and exactly what it takes to protect your bottom line.

Jerry Shaw
Jerry Shaw
Connie Taylor
Meet the Team

Connie Taylor

Precision. Experience. Dedication.

Connie Taylor brings 35+ years of claims and employer defense experience to every case she handles. Her attention to detail and deep knowledge of unemployment law makes her one of the most effective claim defenders in the industry.

Connie manages the day-to-day operations at SIR, ensuring that every claim is responded to promptly, every hearing is prepared thoroughly, and every client receives the focused attention their case deserves.

When Connie is on your case, you can be confident that nothing will fall through the cracks. Her track record speaks for itself.

Connie Taylor
Our Approach

How We Help Employers Win

We combine HR expertise, claims experience, and investigation skills to give you the advantage in every situation.

Cost Control First

Every recommendation we make is designed to reduce your unemployment tax exposure and claims payout. We measure success in dollars saved.

Defense Before It Starts

The best claim to defend is one that never gets filed. We work proactively to prevent exposure before terminations happen.

Investigation-Backed

As licensed private investigators, we bring a level of factual rigor to every case that standard HR consultants simply can't match.

Ready to Work With SIR?

Schedule a free cost review and find out exactly what unemployment is costing your business.

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