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Supreme Court of California Rules Employers Can’t Claim Ignorance on State Wage Violations

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On August 21, 2025, the Supreme Court of California ruled that employers must demonstrate that they took reasonable steps to comply with minimum wage laws to mount a good-faith defense against liquidated damages. The decision...more

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Good Faith Goes a Long Way to Defeat Wage Statement Claims: 4 Tips for Employers After California Supreme Court Win

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Employers finally received some welcome news from the California Supreme Court Monday and now have a better shot of successfully using a “good faith” defense to wage-and-hour lawsuits. According to the ruling, if an employer...more

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