Private Attorneys General Act – Page 3

PAGA Reform Should Top Lawmakers’ New Year’s Resolutions

January 18, 2021 8:55 amJanuary 20, 2021 11:10 am

The COVID-19 vaccine has us hopeful for a return to “normal” in the New Year. Unfortunately, many of California’s small businesses may not be around to see it. In addition to mandated shutdowns, Golden State employers are being financially crippled...

California Lawmakers Must Protect Family Businesses in 2021

December 9, 2020 1:15 pmDecember 10, 2020 8:12 am

These days, it is hard to avoid headlines about the latest businesses going under and more lost jobs due to COVID-19 in California. But not only are California’s businesses suffering like most across the country, we have it even worse...

Limited PAGA Exemption Proposed

August 26, 2020 7:20 amAugust 26, 2020 7:21 am

Senate Bill (SB) 729, by Senator Anthony Portantino (D – Pasadena) was amended on August 25 to create a limited exemption from California’s “Sue Your Boss” law. SB 729 would add Section 2699.7 to the California Labor Code. Under the...

To Speed Up Economic Recovery, Businesses Need PAGA Relief

June 26, 2020 10:53 amJune 26, 2020 11:20 am

PAGA authorizes aggrieved employees to file lawsuits to recover civil penalties on behalf of themselves, other employees, and the State of California for Labor Code violations. For Golden State businesses trying to reopen following the coronavirus lockdown, there’s one...