Today, the Fix PAGA coalition, representing non-profits, social justice advocates, family farmers, health care providers and businesses, applauded final legislative passage of SB 92 (Umberg) and AB 2288 (Kalra) to reform California’s broken Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).
“This package of reforms will have a tremendous positive impact on California employers while preserving strong labor protections for employees,” said Jennifer Barrera, President & CEO, California Chamber of Commerce. “We are proud to help deliver this meaningful reform to minimize egregious shakedown lawsuits against employers. We thank Governor Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore McGuire, Assembly Speaker Rivas and all legislators for passing this historic agreement.”
Taken together, the two bills reform PAGA to ensure workers retain a strong tool to resolve labor claims and receive fair compensation, while limiting the shakedown lawsuits that hurt employers and employees. Read more