On August 3, 2026, the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) released modified proposed regulatory text as part of its ongoing rulemaking under the Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). The modifications follow a public comment period that closed on March 23, 2026, and a public hearing held on April 9, 2026, and
LWDA Announces Proposed PAGA Regulations
By Scott P. Jang & Andrea F. Oxman on
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The California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to adopt new Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) regulations.
These proposed rules are intended to implement and clarify PAGA procedures that were substantially amended by legislative reforms in 2024, including more detailed notice requirements, expanded administrative “cure” processes, and…
Explaining California’s Private Attorneys General Act
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Employers in California more than likely have heard of the Private Attorneys General Act, commonly referred to as PAGA. However, understanding what it is, how it functions, and how it can affect them can be challenging.
PAGA is a California statute passed in 2004 to assist the State with its obligation to enforce the California…
New California PAGA FAQ
By Cary G. Palmer & Leonora M. Schloss on
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The California Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) recently published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), providing an overview of the complicated law and the recent amendments.
The FAQ covers PAGA basics and provides guidance to employers on the new procedures introduced by the recent amendments.
Covered Employers…
Assembly Bill 1034: Construction Industry PAGA Exemption Extended Until 2038
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PAGA Reform Is Coming!
By Jackson Lewis P.C. on
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On June 18, 2024, Governor Newsom announced a deal had been reached with the legislature and business groups to reform California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).
The agreement apparently comes after several months of negotiations between various business groups that had been pushing forward a ballot measure to repeal PAGA and labor advocates.
The following…
California Supreme Court Rules Trial Courts Lack Authority to Strike PAGA Claims Based on Manageability
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On January 18, 2024, the California Supreme Court issued its opinion in Estrada v. Royalty Carpet Mills. In the Estrada decision, the California Supreme Court resolved a split of authority on the issue of whether trial courts have discretion to strike or narrow a Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claim based upon manageability grounds.…
PAGA Standing At Issue In California Supreme Court Oral Argument
By Scott P. Jang & Jackson Lewis P.C. on
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On May 9, 2023, the California Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Adolph v. Uber to decide “[w]hether an aggrieved employee who has been compelled to arbitrate [their individual] claims under the [California Labor Code] Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) . . . maintains statutory standing to pursue PAGA claims arising out of events involving…
California Court of Appeal Upholds Construction Industry CBA Exemption from PAGA
By Cary G. Palmer on
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The California Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District upheld the construction industry collective bargaining agreement exemption to the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) in Oswald v. Murray Plumbing and Heating Corporation.
Labor Code Section 2699.6
Under Labor Code section 2699.6, construction employees who perform work under a valid collective bargaining agreement (CBA)…
U.S. Supreme Court Denies Petition for Rehearing in Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana
By Scott P. Jang & Jackson Lewis P.C. on
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On June 15, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana that bilateral arbitration agreements governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) may require arbitration of California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims on an individual basis only.
In early July, Moriana, the named plaintiff-employee at the center of Viking…