A California appellate court recently held that a burden shifting process did not apply to an employment discrimination claim where the plaintiff had not alleged discrimination on the basis of race. Quesada v. County of Los...more
In a recent unpublished opinion, the Ninth Circuit reversed the dismissal of a plaintiff’s representative claims, brought under California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). In doing so, the Ninth Circuit noted that...more
Recently, in Adolph v. Uber Tech., Inc., the California Supreme Court held that plaintiffs who proceed to arbitration on individual labor code claims do not lose standing to bring representative claims in court under the...more
Recently, in Adolph v. Uber Tech., Inc., the California Supreme Court held that plaintiffs who proceed to arbitration on individual labor code claims do not lose standing to bring representative claims in court under the...more
In a recent decision, the Ninth Circuit affirmed a District of Oregon ruling for Amazon.com, Inc., stating that the plaintiff failed to allege that undergoing mandatory security screenings was “an integral and indispensable...more
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A Ninth Circuit panel recently ruled that Target Corp.’s pay practices comport with California law, and as such, Target’s motion for judgment on the pleadings should have been granted by the district court. See Bowen v....more
A California appellate court recently overturned a jury verdict finding a Jack in the Box manager was misclassified under the executive exemption. The court found one question on the jury verdict form was too narrow in that...more
Most employers doing business in California are likely to soon face increased reporting and pay transparency requirements under a new law that is set to be signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. The law, which would expand...more
The California Supreme Court’s recent interpretation of a California labor statute is sure to have a tremendous impact on employers in the state. By determining that “regular rate of compensation” under Labor Code § 226.7(c)...more
In a recent ruling, the 9th Circuit overturned a $102 million judgment against Walmart for alleged meal break and wage statement violations. In an opinion demonstrating the complexity of California PAGA litigation, the court...more
A California appellate court has ruled in Rosales v. Uber Technologies, Inc. that whether a plaintiff has standing to bring a Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) action is a question that cannot be delegated to an...more
A recent California Superior Court order denied approval of a proposed settlement in Lime Scooter Co.’s ongoing PAGA litigation. In its order, the court offered important considerations for employers at risk of high-stakes...more