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Oct. 24, 2024

The amended Private Attorneys General Act--new tools and big questions

The amended California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) introduces significant changes and new provisions, including the Early Evaluation Conference (EEC), which aims to facilitate early resolution of disputes but raises many questions about its implementation.

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The long controversial California Private Attorneys' General Act (PAGA) underwent significant changes this year with the enactment of Assembly Bill 2288 and Senate Bill 92. Many of the statutory modifications, such as the more limited standing requirement, opportunities for reduced penalty assessments, and clarification on the ability to "stack" penalties, can be easily understood and applied to newly filed PAGA cases. Another new provision which may have perhaps the most sub...

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