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Labor/Employment

Aug. 21, 2024

PAGA reforms enhance worker protections while curbing abuse

Recent reforms strike a balance between bolstering enforcement and reducing the potential for abuse, while preserving PAGA's core mission of safeguarding worker rights.

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California's Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (PAGA) has served as a critical enforcement tool, designed to address the shortcomings of state labor agencies. PAGA enables employees to act as private attorneys general, pursuing penalties for labor code violations that might otherwise go unchecked.

Yet, as with any well-intentioned legislation, PAGA is not perfect and has not been immune to misuse. In fact, the last two decades have shed light on a number of serious flaws wi...

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