California employers may soon see meaningful changes to one of the state’s most litigated wage-and-hour laws. In June 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders announced a compromise deal to reform the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), heading off a November ballot measure that would have largely repealed the statute. The proposed reforms aim to curb abusive litigation, expand employers’ ability to cure violations, adjust penalty structures, and shift a greater share of recoveries to employees rather than attorneys.
If enacted, the agreement could significantly reshape how PAGA claims are filed, defended, and resolved—offering employers new opportunities to reduce exposure while reinforcing compliance obligations. For business owners and HR leaders operating in California, understanding the scope and practical impact of these changes will be critical.
Read the full breakdown of the proposed reforms, penalty changes, and employer implications in the original article at National Law Review here:
https://natlawreview.com/article/new-dawn-maybe-california-employers-state-and-business-groups-strike-deal-paga