With California’s recent reforms to the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), employers now have an unprecedented opportunity to significantly reduce their potential liability for labor code violations. One of the most crucial changes under the reformed PAGA is the introduction of penalty caps for employers who demonstrate good faith efforts to comply with labor
California employers will be receiving immediate relief under the new Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) reform law. The California Legislature passed AB 228 and SB 92 on June 27, 2024, and Governor Newsom signed both bills into law on July 1, 2024. Our analysis of the reform is set forth in our previous article here
[Update: The California Legislature passed AB 228 and SB 92 on June 27, 2024, and Governor Newsom signed both bills into law on July 1, 2024.]
The potential new law reforming the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) is set to bring significant changes to California’s labor landscape. If enacted, AB 2288 and SB 92 will
On June 18, 2024, Governor Newsom announced a compromise to reform California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). This announcement follows intense negotiations prompted by a looming ballot measure to repeal PAGA this November. With PAGA cases skyrocketing and average settlements reaching $1.1 million, this reform package introduces crucial changes for California employers. Attorneys Anne McWilliams