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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. -
Business group urges full consideration for U.S. Department of Labor Secretary
California’s recent issues with processing jobless benefits has prompted a local business group to take out a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal that questions whether state Labor Secretary Julie Su should be considered a candidate for U.S. Secretary of Labor. -
PAGA reform measure includes remedy provision; ‘We would honestly support any kind of bill that brought a little more reasonableness to the table’
A bill that would have helped curb excessive litigation by requiring an employee bringing a PAGA (Private Attorney General Act) claim to first inform the employer of specific Labor Code violations and available remedies failed to gain traction during the just concluded legislative session. -
Superior Court of California for San Francisco County: Actions Taken on Sept. 28
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activity on Sept. 28 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Tessa Franke vs unnamed defendants on Sept. 28
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Tessa Franke against Whole Foods Market California Inc. and other unnamed defendants on Sept. 28. -
Federal appeals court rules for employer in PAGA litigation; state lawmakers pass up opportunity to reform law
Although the Ninth Circuit recently issued a PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act) ruling that found favorably for an employer in a meal and rest break case, the state Legislature didn’t advance a bill that sought to amend the statute. -
PAGA reform addressed in new appellate ruling; Attorney got $630,000, plaintiff got $10,000
As California lawmakers reach the end of a legislative session shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a proposal that could reform the PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act) is on the table for consideration. -
CABIA: Appeals court ruling adds to controversial interpretation of PAGA; ‘Until Iksanian really gets challenged, the path is going to continue’
As the number of PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act) cases continues to rise amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a state appellate court has ruled that an employee cannot be compelled to arbitrate a PAGA claim on the basis of a pre-dispute arbitration agreement. -
Bill to help business comes at critical time in economic recovery and needs shepherding, observer says
An ideal bill to help businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic needs help making it through a legislative process that’s been pared down due to the coronavirus, a former state Senate Minority Leader says. -
New False Claims Act measure would benefit plaintiffs’ lawyers, not state revenues, opponents say
A bill that would include private plaintiffs’ attorneys in tax enforcement actions passed the California Assembly last week, a move that opponents say would add to the state’s budget crisis and lead to costs that cause more businesses to shut down or move out of California. -
COVID-19 claims included in labor law suit: 'Will likely make those suits that are filed far more expensive'
A proposed class action lawsuit alleging wage and hour violations against a medical staffing company also includes claims for failure to protect against the coronavirus. -
May 27: Superior Court of California for San Francisco County docket for "other non exempt complaints (representative action complaint for civl penalties pursuant to the private attorneys general act (labor code sec. 2698, et. seq.))" cases
The following cases categorized as "other non exempt complaints (representative action complaint for civl penalties pursuant to the private attorneys general act (labor code sec. 2698, et. seq.))" were on the docket in the Superior Court of California for San Francisco County on May 27. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Small businesses call for clarity on liability safeguards amid reopening process
As lawmakers pursue expanding liability protections for businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a new poll by the National Federation for Independent Business (NFIB) finds nearly 70% of small business owners concerned about an increase in liability litigation. -
Business groups present plan to flatten unemployment curve in California
With California’s phased reopening now in progress, industry leaders from across the state have presented the governor with a plan that aims to address the dramatic rise in unemployment. -
Businesses seek relief from pressure of labor laws during pandemic
As businesses across the state adjust to work amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a coalition of trade groups has written to Gov. Gavin Newsom to ask for workplace guidance and relief from labor laws during the emergency. -
The Law Offices of Susan A. Rodriguez, APC Announces Changes in Response to COVID-19, New Address
The Law Offices of Susan A. Rodriguez, APC is committed to the health and safety of clients, team members and the community. -
April 13: Superior Court of California for San Francisco County docket for "other non exempt complaints (complaint for enforcement under the private attorneys general act)" cases
The following cases categorized as "other non exempt complaints (complaint for enforcement under the private attorneys general act)" were on the docket in the Superior Court of California for San Francisco County on April 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Superior Court of California for San Francisco County: Actions Taken on April 13
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activity on April 13 in the suits below: -
April 7: Superior Court of California for San Francisco County docket for "other non exempt complaints (complaint for civil penalties under the private attorney general act of 2004)" cases
The following cases categorized as "other non exempt complaints (complaint for civil penalties under the private attorney general act of 2004)" were on the docket in the Superior Court of California for San Francisco County on April 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Case activity for Veronica Dominguez vs Barbier Security Group on April 13
The Superior Court of California for San Francisco County reported the following activities in the suit brought by Veronica Dominguez against Barbier Security Group and other unnamed defendants on April 13.