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...
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...
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...
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...
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...