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...
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Good News for Employers – Agreement Reached on PAGA Reform
On June 18, 2024, Governor Newsom and legislative leaders announced an agreement on PAGA reform. An overview of the reform can be found here: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/06/18/governor-newsom-legislative-leaders-announce-agreement-on-paga-reform/. The overview of the...
Do employment arbitration agreements apply to claims under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA)?
Arbitration agreements are a staple in employment contracts. They select a clear, cost-effective forum for resolving employment disputes. Earlier this year, the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held that employers can require employees to sign mandatory...
United States Supreme Court Chips Away at PAGA in New Favorable Decision for Employers
On June 15, 2022, the United States Supreme Court issued its long-anticipated decision on Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana. California employers waited for the highest court’s ruling with bated breath for potential refuge from the avalanche of PAGA actions in...