Good News for California Employers: PAGA Reform Has Arrived.
On July 1, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) reform bills AB2288 and SB92 into law, enacting the most significant reform of the law in its 20-year history. The purpose of the new law, which applies to all PAGA actions filed on June 19, 2024 or later, is to provide relief […]
CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS BE GUIDED: CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES COMPENSABLE “HOURS WORKED”; CALIFORNIA PRIVACY PROTECTION AGENCY EMPHASIZES “DATA MINIMIZATION” PRINCIPLES
Only halfway through 2024, California employers – who are no strangers to change – have already felt the impact of several developments this year, ranging from the now-effective changes under the Workplace Violence Prevention Plan law, Cal/OSHA’s indoor heat illness prevention standard, and PAGA reform to the soon-to-be effective changes under Los Angeles County’s Fair […]
ATTENTION CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS: MIDYEAR ROUNDUP OF GOLDEN STATE LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS BRINGS A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (PAGA REFORM!) AND SEVERAL HEADACHES FOR EMPLOYERS
Ocean waves aren’t the only thing washing over the Golden State this summer – California employers should brace themselves for a tidal wave of changes that may impact their workplace this season. This midyear roundup highlights what you need to know about recent legal developments of significance to California employers, including: Key changes under the PAGA […]
ATTENTION CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS: HAVE NO FEAR – PAGA REFORM IS FINALLY HERE!
Much to the relief of employers everywhere in California, PAGA reform has officially arrived! As a brief recap, on June 18, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom, in partnership with legislative leaders and business groups, announced an agreement to significantly reform the Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) – the most substantive overhaul in its 20-year history. On June 21, details […]