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Explaining California’s Private Attorneys General Act

Employers in California more than likely have heard of the Private Attorneys General Act, commonly referred to as PAGA. However, understanding what it is, how it functions, and how it can affect them can be challenging....more

4/10/2025 / California , Employee Rights , Employer Liability Issues , Employment Litigation , Labor Reform , New Legislation , Penalties , Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) , State Labor Laws , Wage and Hour

California Manufacturing Employers: Avoid Potential PAGA Claims Based on Cal/OSHA Violations

With proper planning, Golden State manufacturing employers can mitigate the risk of Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims premised on alleged violations of the California Occupational Safety and Health Act (Cal/OSHA). ...more

8/26/2024 / Cal-OSHA , California , Heat Exposure , Manufacturers , Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) , Training , Workplace Safety , Workplace Violence , Workplace Violence Prevention Programs

Ninth Circuit Holds California’s ABC Test for Classifying Independent Contractors Does Not Violate First Amendment

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reviewed a challenge to California’s “ABC Test,” also referred to as Assembly Bill (AB) 5, which is California’s test for whether a worker can be classified as an independent...more

10/18/2022 / ABC Test , California , Corporate Counsel , Employee Definition , First Amendment , Independent Contractors

California Legislature Gives the FAST Recovery Act a Second Chance

January 31st was the last day for the California legislature to approve bills that had been initially introduced in 2021 before they are shelved for good. The FAST Recovery Act (Assembly Bill (AB 257) was such a bill...more

2/4/2022 / California , Employee Training , Fast-Food Industry , Franchises , Wages

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