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Proactive Steps California Employers Can Take To Reduce Litigation Exposure in 2025
California employers often ask what steps they can take to prevent employment litigation. While it’s impossible to completely avoid frivolous lawsuits, employers can focus on what they can control. By regularly reviewing a few key areas, employers can significantly reduce their liability. Here are five steps to get started (hint: the most important step is
Unwaivable Employee Rights in California: What Employers Must Know
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Labor Code Section 1194 ensures that employees
Deal Reached To Reform California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA)
On June 18, 2024, Governor Newsom announced that a compromise had been reached to reform California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). The negotiations were brought about by a ballot measure to repeal PAGA this November. PAGA cases have been increasing astronomically against California employers, exposing them to huge penalties, and on average PAGA cases
Action Items After Being Named In A PAGA or Class Action Wage And Hour Lawsuit
Being named as a defendant in a Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) or class action lawsuit can be overwhelming, especially for a quickly growing company. However, with planning, a company can minimize the impact of the litigation on its existing operations and put forth the best defense.
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California Supreme Court Holds Trial Courts Do Not Have Authority to Dismiss PAGA Claims For Manageability Concerns
As recently covered on this blog, the surge in Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) lawsuits and the amounts of damages sought in these cases in California has become a significant cause for concern among the business community. PAGA, initially designed to empower employees to file lawsuits for labor code violations on behalf of themselves and
Predictions for California’s Employment Law Landscape in 2024
As we embark on the year 2024, California’s employment law landscape is poised to continue to present an unfriendly environment for employers. This article proffers some predictions for California employment law in 2024, examining potential legislation and emerging legal trends. Here are a few likely scenarios the Golden State might have in store for employers
California Supreme Court To Issue Critical PAGA Decision in Estrada v. Royalty Carpet Mills, Inc.
The recent surge in Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) lawsuits and the amounts of damages sought in these cases in California has become a significant cause for concern among the business community. This legislation, initially designed to empower employees to file lawsuits for labor code violations on behalf of themselves and other workers, has seen
Decoding the New Rules after the California Supreme Court’s Ruling in Adolph v. Uber Technologies: Arbitration Agreements and PAGA Representative Actions
In Adolph v. Uber Technologies, Inc., the California Supreme Court held that even when an employee enters into an arbitration agreement requiring the employee to arbitrate only their individual claims, the employee still has a right to continue to pursue remedies under California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), if they are able to
AB 1228: A Proposed Bill That Could Disrupt the Franchise Fast Food Business Model in California
By Pooja Patel and Anthony Zaller
A new proposed law, AB 1228, called the Fast Food Franchisor Responsibility Act, that targets the franchise business model is making its way through California’s legislature. At first glance, the Fast Food Franchisor Responsibility Act seems to benefit franchisees – it requires franchisors to take responsibility for complying