The recent California Supreme Court decision in Estrada v. Royalty Carpet Mills, Inc. has resolved a split among California Courts of Appeal, particularly regarding Private Attorney General Act claims (PAGA), stating that trial courts cannot dismiss PAGA claims based solely
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PAGA on Trial: Assessing the Fair Pay and Employer Accountability Act
In 2024, the focus on California’s employment landscape will center around the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), with the proposed California Fair Pay and Employer Accountability Act poised to replace it pending the November election.
Snoeck v. ExakTime: The Cost of Incivility
Snoeck v. Exaktime demonstrates the substantial influence of incivility on attorney fees, as the court upheld a 40% reduction due to the plaintiff’s counsel’s uncivil behavior during trial and on appeal. This establishes a precedent, underscoring the need for legal…
California Employment Law Changes in 2024: A Comprehensive Overview
Discover the upcoming transformations in the California employment landscape for 2024, ranging from minimum wage adjustments and paid sick leave modifications to enhanced protections for off-the-job cannabis use.
AB 594 at a Glance: Key Changes in California Labor Code Enforcement
Learn more about the changes brought about by California’s Assembly Bill No. 594 (AB 594), which will empower public prosecutors to independently pursue civil or criminal actions for Labor Code violations.
AB 1228: California Serves Up a $20 Minimum Wage for Fast-Food Workers
California’s fast-food landscape to undergo a major transformation in 2024 as AB 257 yields to AB 1228, introducing not only a $20 minimum wage but also a redefined Fast Food Council.
SB 525's Minimum Wage Maze: New Challenges for California Healthcare Employers
SB 525, signed into law in California, will establish a tiered minimum wage schedule to increase pay for healthcare workers based on the nature, size, and structure of the employer’s healthcare facility.
Time Is of the Essence: Navigating PAGA Standing and Summary Judgment
Arce v. Ensign Group, Inc. underscores the importance of PAGA compliance for California employers and employees, emphasizing the need for accurate wage statements, prompt reporting of labor violations, and the significance of evidence in summary judgment proceedings.
California's Latest Moves to Curb Non-Compete Agreements
California recently enacted SB 699 and AB 1076, laws that expand the state’s prohibition on most non-compete agreements . These laws prohibit employers from including non-compete clauses in employment contracts and mandate notifying current and certain former employees hired after…
SB 497 and a New Presumption of Retaliation
SB 497, the Equal Pay and Anti-Retaliation Protection Act, amends Labor Code sections to create a rebuttable presumption of retaliation when employees are disciplined or terminated within 90 days of protected activity, simplifying the process of proving retaliation.