Lawmakers created PAGA in 2004 after the state labor enforcement agency said it did not have the resources to fully pursue workplace violations. The law provides for civil penalties of $100 to $ ...

The proliferation of wage and hour litigation in California and recent significant changes to the law have created uncertainty for employers and their lawyers alike. Both recent PAGA (Private ...

Chavez also sought penalties under the Private Attorneys General Act ("PAGA"). The trial court denied class certification due to issues of numerosity, manageability, and typicality. The trial ...