In a move aimed at balancing the interests of businesses and workers, California Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders unveiled an agreement on June 18, 2024, to reform the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). Once...more
California employees can now seek representative (non-individual) Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) penalties in court even when their individual PAGA claims are compelled to arbitration, thanks to a highly anticipated...more
In Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana, 596 U. S. ____ (2022), the U.S. Supreme Court finally answered a question of far-reaching impact for California employers: Whether the Federal Arbitration Act, (“FAA”) preempts...more