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U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in California PAGA case; decision expected by early summer
Oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court took place late last month in Viking v. Moriana, a case that questions whether California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) is exempt from the rules of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). -
PAGA can’t bypass federal arbitration law, amicus argues ahead of Viking v. Moriana
A new amicus brief filed with U.S. Supreme Court in Viking v. Moriana argues that California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) is not exempt from the rules of the Federal Arbitration Act. -
Amicus brief on California’s PAGA distributed to U.S. Supreme Court ahead of hearing in Viking v. Moriana
An amicus brief by the California Business and Industrial Alliance (CABIA) has been distributed to the U.S. Supreme Court prior to oral arguments later this month in Viking v. Moriana, a case involving the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). -
Ninth Circuit delays rehearing arbitration decision until SCOTUS rules on other arbitration case
The Ninth Circuit has announced it will defer ruling on a California case involving arbitration, Chamber of Commerce v. Bonta, because the U.S. Supreme Court is now reviewing another California case, Viking v. Moriana, addressing how arbitration falls under the Federal Arbitration Act. -
California vaccine mandates questioned as state moves to endemic phase
As California begins to shift from pandemic to endemic in its approach to COVID-19, it’s raising questions about how it will impact proposed legislation that would mandate proof of vaccination status in employment. -
In Viking case before SCOTUS, amicus briefs argue California’s PAGA statute not exempt from federal arbitration law
A host of state and national business groups have provided amicus briefs to the U.S. Supreme Court in the Viking v. Moriana case, arguing that litigation filed under the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) isn’t exempt from the provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). -
U.S. Supreme Court rules against OSHA vaccine mandate for employees
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday reversed an appellate decision and granted a stay of the Biden administration vaccine mandate for workplaces with 100 or more employees. -
Cal/OSHA updated Covid prevention ETS rules set to start Jan. 14
Cal/OSHA’s workplace regulators have approved updated COVID-19 mitigation standards that are scheduled to take effect next month. -
U.S. Supreme Court set to review appellate dissolution of vaccine mandate stay
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to decide whether to uphold the recent Sixth Circuit ruling that overturned the previously issued stay on the federal vaccine mandate for businesses with more than 100 employees. -
Signature gathering set to begin for PAGA reform ballot measure
Proponents for an initiative that would replace the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) with a system designed to improve relief for workers have been approved to start gathering signatures to qualify the measure for the November 2022 election ballot. -
The Year in Review for California Employers on December 15, 2021
The Year in Review for California Employers on December 15, 2021. -
Attorney General Bonta Defends Federally-Funded Family Planning Program
Attorney General Bonta Defends Federally-Funded Family Planning Program. -
Ninth Circuit en banc court rules Fair Housing Act litigation requires direct link between harm and conduct
An en banc ruling by the Ninth Circuit, in City of Oakland v. Wells Fargo & Co., has held that cities claiming loss of property taxes due to financial lender practices doesn’t meet the proximate cause threshold. -
U.S. Supreme Court invites Solicitor General briefing in CA Trucking Association AB 5 litigation
In a new development in the California Trucking Association (CTA) case seeking review by the U.S. Supreme Court, the court has asked the Solicitor General to provide input, to help determine whether the high court will hear the CTA’s case. -
Attorney General Bonta Continues to Fight Unconstitutional Attempts to Rollback Reproductive Rights, Opposes Indiana’s Abortion Restrictions
Attorney General Bonta Continues to Fight Unconstitutional Attempts to Rollback Reproductive Rights, Opposes Indiana’s Abortion Restrictions. -
Federal appellate court asked to review earlier 2-1 ruling in AB 51 case
The Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals is due to decide whether to grant en banc review to a case involving Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) preemption of California’s AB 51 law on arbitration agreements. -
Driver shortage, state regulations add to California supply chain crisis
With more than 100 cargo ships idle off the coast of California, concerns persist about the immediate impact on families and businesses and how AB 5 and other state-specific regulations have exacerbated the situation. -
Even with more AB5 exemptions granted, Californians continue struggle with regulations
As the California legislative session wrapped up, a new law was signed to provide exemptions for certain professions from AB5, while others have been pursuing relief in the court system. -
Split Ninth Circuit panel partially upholds California statute banning arbitration
A federal appellate court in a 2-1 decision has held that particular segments of a California law (AB 51) that prohibits mandatory arbitration cannot be preempted by the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). -
AB 5 case may be acted on by U.S. Supreme Court; Truckers argue for exemption
In what could be the first U.S. Supreme Court decision on AB 5, the California Trucking Association (CTA) has asked the high court to review its case to exempt interstate motor carriers, arguing federal preemption supersedes the state law, from which dozens of professions have received exemptions.