Tag: Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA)

Affordability Agenda
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Posted in Wage and Hour Workplace Policies

Bill Undermining PAGA Reform to Be Considered by Senate Committee Today

Legislation opposed by the California Chamber of Commerce and a large coalition as a Cost Driver that undermines a painstaking negotiation by business and labor to reach a historic…

California Supreme Court to Consider Use of ‘Headless’ PAGA Actions
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Posted in Workplace Policies

California Supreme Court to Consider Use of ‘Headless’ PAGA Actions

After two recent California Court of Appeal cases differed on “headless” Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) actions, the California Supreme Court announced that it is…

Another Court Addresses Arbitration of ‘Headless’ PAGA Cases
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Posted in Workplace Policies

Another Court Addresses Arbitration of ‘Headless’ PAGA Cases

In late 2024, the use of “headless” Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) actions — actions that do not allege an individual PAGA claim — was…

Court Rejects Use of ‘Headless’ PAGA Cases
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Posted in Workplace Policies

Court Rejects Use of ‘Headless’ PAGA Cases

Using “headless” Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) actions as a tool for plaintiffs to avoid arbitration of their individual PAGA claims has been significantly undermined…

nderstanding California’s PAGA Reforms
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Posted in Workplace Policies

The Workplace Podcast: Understanding California’s PAGA Reforms

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Senior Policy Advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss the recent guidance released by…

Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Reform FAQs Published
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Posted in Workplace Policies

Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Reform FAQs Published

The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) recently published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) and its recent reforms, providing…

Legislative Session Business
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Posted in General

Legislative Session Wraps: CalChamber and Strategic Partners Secure Big Wins for Business

On September 30, Governor Gavin Newsom concluded review and action on more than 1,200 bills sent to his desk as part of the 2024 regular…

CalChamber’s September Trainings Supervisor
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Posted in Training

CalChamber’s September Trainings: HR Boot Camp, Time Off, Supervisor Essentials

Your kids are not the only ones going back to school — this September, CalChamber has four separate virtual trainings designed to help you navigate…

California Employers Need to Do Now Regarding PAGA Reform
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Posted in Workplace Policies

Free White Paper: What California Employers Need to Do Now Regarding PAGA Reform

Since it was enacted in 2004, the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) has allowed individuals to file lawsuits against employers seeking penalties for various Labor…

Recent California Supreme Court Rulings Affect PAGA Litigation
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Posted in Workplace Policies

How Recent California Supreme Court Rulings Affect PAGA Litigation

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Labor and Employment General Counsel Bianca Saad and CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts discuss two recent…