July 9, 2024
How California’s Dramatic Changes to PAGA Affect You
The recent, dramatic changes to California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) stand to give savvy employers new defenses to the scourge of California wage-hour lawsuits. But in order to take…
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In a dramatic victory for employers, California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) is expected to be reformed this week. The reform, expected to be signed into law this week, has…
Read More ›January 29, 2024
Employment Law Update: Everything You Need to Know to Stay Ahead of the Curve in 2024 (webinar – February 13, 2024)
In this informative 75-minute webinar (including a question and answer session at the end), Hirschfeld Kraemer Partners Derek Ishikawa, Ferry Lopez and Monte Grix will cover major employment law developments…
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Last week, the California Supreme Court issued a highly anticipated decision in Estrada v. Royalty Carpet Mills, Inc., finding that trial courts cannot strike claims under the Private Attorneys General…
Read More ›January 11, 2024
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Its “Final Rule” Regarding the Classification of Independent Contractors versus Employees
On January 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor issued its final rule regarding the classification of independent contractors versus employees, which becomes effective March 11, 2024. Although California employers…
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