Tag: Private Attorneys General Act
Local Chambers Rally for PAGA Reform
In a remarkable display of unified action, local chambers of commerce across California are taking a stand, meeting with state legislators to advocate for...
State on the Hook for Frivolous PAGA Lawsuits
Meritless Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) lawsuits are now a fiscal liability for the state of California.
Following a three-week bench trial in early 2023,...
CalChamber Asks Governor to Veto Job Killer Bills
The California Chamber of Commerce is asking Governor Gavin Newsom to veto the six job killer bills sent to him by the Legislature this...
State Court Ruling Keeps Employers Open to Lawsuits
The California Supreme Court ruled last week that employees may take nonindividual claims to court even if a valid arbitration agreement requires their own...
New Article Shows Record Number of PAGA Filings During Pandemic
While most business operations seemed to slow down during the COVID-19 pandemic, new data shows that one industry did not: plaintiff’s firms filing lawsuits.
Private...
Initiative to Stop Shakedown Lawsuits Gaining Momentum
Momentum is gaining to qualify the California Fair Pay and Employer Accountability Act of 2022 for the November ballot. The initiative’s campaign reported reaching...
Website Provides Updates on Fair Pay/Employer Accountability Initiative
A new website that provides updates and information on The California Fair Pay and Employer Accountability Act is now available at stoptheshakedown.com. (Website relocated....
CalChamber, Allies File Fair Pay Reform Initiative
Organizations, including the California Chamber of Commerce, representing a broad portion of the California business community last week filed the “Californians for Fair Pay...
Garment Industry Job Killer Moves Forward in Assembly
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer bill that increases costs and liability for nonunionized employers in the California garment manufacturing industry passed the...
CalChamber Releases 2021 Job Killer List
This week, the California Chamber of Commerce released its annual job killer list, which includes 18 bills that would place California employers and the...
