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

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

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 seeking to repeal PAGA entirely in the 2024 election.  The legislation was aimed at providing some relief to employers from the flood of meritless PAGA claims and provide mechanisms for early resolution.  The legislation also gav…