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
In legal disputes, five primary challenges can significantly complicate the defense of an employment lawsuit:
1. Failure to document routine employment issues.
In any employment litigation, whether it’s wage and hour claims, leave issues, or harassment claims – the amount of documentation an employer has dramatically increases the odds of prevailing in litigation. I would
Employers often ask me the question of what steps can they take to stop employment litigation. My response usually begins with a warning that there is nothing an employer can do that will prevent a frivolous lawsuit. However, employers can control their actions and decisions, and by reviewing a few items on a regular basis,
Understandably, entrepreneurs’ main concerns are shipping great products and making sure they can meet the next payroll. As your company grows, regardless of what industry you are in, tech, biotech, or a restaurant, it is critical that the founder devote some time and effort into ensuring employment law compliance. Investors will demand this during the