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Warning from the Lighthouse: Washington Supreme Court Elevates Informal Wage Directives

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In the ever-evolving landscape of employment law, Washington employers find themselves at the crossroads of compliance and litigation, especially when it comes to handling wage complaints. The recent Washington State Supreme...more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

California Court of Appeal Decision in Rose v. Hobby Lobby: No Recovery of Costs Against Nonparticipating State Agency

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On May 14, 2025, the California Court of Appeal issued a decision in Rose v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., addressing whether the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) can be held liable for an employer’s...more

Rumberger | Kirk

A Blow to Whistleblowers: No More Pain and Suffering Damages

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On February 26, 2025, in the lawsuit Agency for Persons with Disabilities v. Toal, the First District Court of Appeal held that noneconomic damages are not a form of relief that can be recovered under Florida’s Public-sector...more

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An Update on PAGA Reform from the Trenches – Finally, Some Relief for Employers from Meritless Claims

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Last year, we reported on the reforms to the Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) that Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on July 1, 2024. The reform legislation was pushed through to avoid a ballot vote on a measure...more

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