In the wake of a busy Fall where Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) reform was implemented, employers should not forget to seize the opportunity to take “reasonable steps” to prevent Labor Code violations and avoid or cap PAGA penalties. Since it was enacted in...
Duggan McHugh Law Corporation is excited to announce that Katie Collins has been promoted to Partner. She joins Senior Partners Jennifer Duggan and Laura McHugh and Partner Christina Bucci Hamilton. Since joining Duggan McHugh in 2023, Katie has been an integral part...
Somehow it seems that every year a deluge of claims materialize in January stemming from holiday parties gone awry. While throwing an annual holiday party can be a good way to boost employee morale and show appreciation for your staff’s hard work, it can also put your...
With the end of the year approaching, we hope you have a wonderful upcoming holiday season and wish you a happy and healthy 2025. As the new year begins, employers should be prepared by staying informed about the various new laws taking effect in 2025. Download a PDF...
On September 29, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) 2499, which expands workplace protections for employee victims of crimes or abuse. The new law takes effect January 1, 2025. New Terminology and Enforcement California currently prohibits...
Cooler weather does not mean goodbye to heat illness concerns for employers. With the state’s unprecedented breaking temperatures in recent years, the California Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has adopted regulations on heat illness prevention in indoor...
In Bailey v. San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, the California Supreme Court ruled that a single use of a racial slur may be actionable harassment under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act if it is sufficiently severe under the totality of the...
Beginning July 1, 2024, the minimum wage in the following cities and counties has increased as shown below due to local ordinances These minimum wage increases apply not only to hourly workers, but also to exempt employees, who must be paid at least twice the minimum...
On July 1, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2288 and Senate Bill 92 into law, providing the most substantive changes to the Private Attorney General Act of 2004 (“PAGA”) in its 20-year history. AB 2288 amends Labor Code section 2699, while SB 92 amends Labor...
Congratulations to Jennifer Duggan, Laura McHugh, Christina Bucci Hamilton, and Katie Collins, who were recently selected for both Sactown Magazine’s list of Top Lawyers in Sacramento and the 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. We are especially...
