California Employment Lawyers Association
Recent News About California Employment Lawyers Association
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Amendments included in new California law changing recoverable damages in survival actions
A new law expanding damages that can be collected in survival actions – raising policy concerns about the impact on taxpayers, public agencies, and the civil justice system – also was amended to include oversight and a sunset date. -
Attorney fee incentive part of new California law concerning employee workplace claims
A controversial labor law, AB 1947, which was opposed by the business community due to an attorney fee incentive, was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on the Sept. 30 deadline. -
State senator questions affordability of new law increasing Labor Commissioner role in arbitration cases
New legislation that expands the role of the Labor Commissioner in arbitration proceedings has raised concerns about how it will divert state resources and drive up business costs. -
New California pay reporting law could lead to unintended consequences
While a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on the Sept. 30 deadline is designed to address pay disparity, it has raised concerns about using insufficient wage data that could possibly find fault where none exists. -
New Supreme Court ruling on PAGA could lead to more claims; Business continues to push back saying reform is needed
The state Supreme Court’s ruling last month that PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act) claims can proceed even if the underlying claim has been settled has raised concerns in the business community that it could lead to more expensive litigation. -
Employee rights group supports bill to end arbitration, and other measures expanding workers' ability to sue
WOODLAND HILLS – The California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA) supports passage of Assembly Bill 51, which would ban employers from requiring arbitration in employment contracts.