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85% Discount on PAGA Claims

The PAGA reform caps penalties at 15% or 30% for employers that take “all reasonable steps” to comply with the law. This cap is especially meaningful when plaintiffs demand seven figures for alleged PAGA violations. This...more

PAGA Reform: Everything You Need To Know

The comprehensive reform of California’s Private Attorneys General Act is now the law. The PAGA reform (AB 2288 and SB 92) was a result of an agreement approved by Governor Newsom that removed the vote on the repeal of PAGA...more

Stock Options are Not Wages Under the California Labor Code

In a win for California employers, the California Court of Appeal held that stock options are not wages. A stock option is a contractual right to buy company stock at a certain price regardless of whether the stock price...more

Doing Business in California: A Guide for Employers - 2024

The allure of doing business in California is undeniable. It is the world’s fifth largest economy (moving toward fourth) and a market of more than 39 million people. For employers, however, California presents unique...more

California Supreme Court Holds That Trial Courts May Not Strike PAGA Claims on Manageability Grounds

In a blow for employers, the California Supreme Court held that trial courts may not strike PAGA claims on manageability grounds. The Backdrop on PAGA Manageability- PAGA trials are a collection of mini trials, as...more

2024 Handbook Updates: What You Can’t Afford to Miss

Though you may still be on a sugar high from Halloween, the new year is fast approaching, and with it, the onset of several new California employment laws. Employers should prepare now by updating their handbooks for 2024....more

Doing Business in California: A Guide for Employers - 2023

The allure of doing business in California is undeniable. It is the world’s fifth largest economy (moving toward fourth) and a market of more than 39 million people. For employers, however, California presents unique...more

Neutral Rounding Policies on Life Support

Leave it to California courts to deliver another setback to employers right before the holidays. Near decade-old rounding rules were just dealt a hearty blow. Employers should immediately reconsider rounding policies....more

U.S. Supreme Court Rules Arbitration Agreements Can Include Enforceable Waivers of Employees’ Individual PAGA Claims

In a much-needed win for employers, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that waivers of employees’ individual claims under California’s Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (PAGA) are enforceable. The court’s decision in Viking...more

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