by Cynthia Elkins | Aug 21, 2024 | News
COURT FINDS EMPLOYER’S GOOD FAITH BELIEF RELIEVES EMPLOYER OF PENALTIES California Labor Code Section 226 has long required that employees be provided with detailed wage statements every pay period. The Labor Code also provides that the “knowing and intentional”...
by Cynthia Elkins | Aug 8, 2024 | News
UPDATED WORKERS’ COMPENSATION POSTER TO INCLUDE NOTICE OF RIGHT TO CONSULT AN ATTORNEY Current Labor Code Section 3550 provides that California employers subject to the workers’ compensation system are required to post notices in the workplace advising employees...
by Cynthia Elkins | Jul 24, 2024 | News
Following the recent reform legislation that significantly modifies PAGA, employers should begin to take proactive steps to minimize or eliminate potential liability with the litany of potential labor law violations which could give rise to a PAGA lawsuit. A BRIEF...
by Cynthia Elkins | Jul 9, 2024 | News
As anticipated, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation to reform the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), following a multi-party effort between business and labor groups. As a result of this new legislation, the FIX PAGA November ballot initiative has been...
by Cynthia Elkins | Jun 24, 2024 | News
On June 18, 2024 Governor Newsom announced that an agreement has been reached to reform the Private Attorney General’s Act (PAGA). This action is in response to the pending November Ballot measure which we have previously reported on that sought to completely overall...
