Labor Days
No Individual Claim, No Problem? The California Supreme Court Takes on Circuit Split on Headless PAGA Claims
The Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (PAGA) grants private individuals the authority to sue on behalf of the state of California for employer violations of the California Labor Code. The primary purpose of PAGA is…
Legal Updates for New York and California Employers in 2025
With 2025 having arrived and a new President known for shattering norms about to assume office, employers are eyeing the inevitable enforcement changes that the new administration will bring. But employers must…
Rejecting Proposition 32: Voters Tell State to Slow Down
In a vote that was for weeks too close to call, Californians, by a miniscule margin, rejected Proposition 32, an attempt to increase the State’s minimum wage from $16 to $18 per hour. Specifically, Proposition 32 would…
On the Horizon for 2024 - More NY Employees Can Bring Wage Theft Claims
In a move that may have gone under the radar given recent world events, Governor Hochul recently signed S.B. 5572, legislation amending Article 6 of the New York Labor Law (NYLL), limiting the exemption status and…
Employment Laws Shaping 2023
2023 is in full swing. While everyone is abuzz about ChatGPT taking over the world, a newly divided Congress is finding its sea legs and state capitols are eyeing new regulations. Agencies and courts have taken up…