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Let’s Talk About Employee Wage and Hour Compliance on October 20, 2021
Let’s Talk About Employee Wage and Hour Compliance on October 20, 2021. -
New law signed to grant PAGA exemption to certain janitorial industry workers
A new law to exempt certain janitorial workers from the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) demonstrates a significant effort to address a mandate that costs some companies millions in legal fees. -
Quota regulation law to start at California distribution centers
A new mandate to measure performance quotas at warehouse facilities is raising questions about the impact on inflation, litigation, and workplaces facing operations difficulties amid the COVID-19 pandemic. -
California appellate court rules on manageability of Private Attorneys General Act claims
An appellate court has upheld a lower court’s ruling that Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims must be deemed manageable by the court in order to proceed to trial. -
New appeals court decision extends time to bring PAGA claims
With a new poll that ranks California 47th out of 50 in cost of doing business, a new court ruling is prompting concerns about more Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) cases being filed after the statute of limitations has ended. -
Newly amended legislation seeks to exempt unionized janitorial workers from PAGA
A revised bill that would exempt certain custodial workers from the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) is raising questions about what additional professions might be exempted from the controversial law. -
MORGAN LEWIS: Addition of Michael Weil Expands Morgan Lewis’s California Employment Practice
“We are excited to welcome a senior, experienced employment litigator to our deep labor and employment team in California,” Firm Chair Jami McKeon said. “ -
Ninth Circuit overturns multi-million dollar damages award in PAGA claim
A federal appeals court has reversed a $102 million damages award in a case that alleged faulty wage statement itemization under the California Labor Code and the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). -
Appeal filed in case challenging constitutionality of California PAGA law
An appeal disputing the constitutionality of the PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act) has been filed in the Fourth Appellate District, stating the trial court misapplied an earlier court challenge to the controversial statute. -
New legislation would prompt reform of California’s controversial PAGA statute
As new bills get debated this legislative session, key provisions to help small businesses have seen a measure of success, but questions remain about protections for them from frivolous litigation. -
U.S. District Court grants preliminary injunction in case challenging Proposition 65 acrylamide warnings
A federal court has issued a ruling in California Chamber of Commerce v. Xavier Becerra that temporarily prevents the state Attorney General and private attorneys from bringing legal action in cases that involve Proposition 65 acrylamide warnings on food and beverages. -
Court venue selection raises concerns about PAGA case outcomes
A recent appeals court ruling highlights a controversial procedure in litigation involving PAGA (Private Attorneys General) Act claims. -
GREENBERG TRAURIG: Lindsay Hutner to Present at PAGA in California Teleconference
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Labor & Employment Practice Shareholder Lindsay Hutner spoke at the Bridgeport Legal’s PAGA in California teleconference on March 25. -
New report on PAGA case outcomes includes recommendations for reform
A groundbreaking study on the impact of the PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act) demonstrates the degree to which the controversial law has benefited attorneys over the employees it was enacted to help. -
California appeals court upholds awarding of attorneys’ fees, reverses payment to plaintiff
The First Appellate District Court of Appeal has reversed a multi-million dollar PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act) award stemming from a case filed by an employee against California State University, while affirming the payment of attorneys’ fees. -
New Ninth Circuit ruling includes limitations on PAGA penalties
A federal appeals court ruling will substantially cut the amount awarded in PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act) lawsuits, as the court found that only the first violation qualifies unless the employer has been duly notified of the alleged violations. -
Ninth Circuit ruling due soon on multi-million dollar PAGA claim case
As the Ninth Circuit prepares to rule on an appeal of $102 million in damages for alleged California Labor Code violations, including Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) penalties, new legislation is under consideration to reform the controversial PAGA law. -
Business community urges lawmakers to support policy that stems tide of economic losses
A coalition of nearly 200 business groups has sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers, calling for renewed focus on policy that helps job creators survive the economic upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. -
CalChamber, others implore Newsom and legislators to disallow ‘abusive lawsuits’ against employers
A business advocate organization and nearly 200 other groups are calling for California Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature to provide businesses with COVID-19 relief, thus preventing California businesses from fleeing to other states. -
Amid pandemic, business community looks to state lawmakers for litigation relief
As businesses strive toward economic recovery in 2021, new research shows California is the state with the most COVID-related workplace class action lawsuits, a trend likely to continue absent some form of state or federal liability protection.