Wage Compensation: PAGA and Class Action Defense Strategies - PIHRA 2023 California Employment Law Update

Compensation:  PAGA and Class Action Defense Strategies in a Post Adolph v. Uber World

In a much-awaited ruling in Adolph v. Uber Technologies, the California Supreme Court, on July 17, disagreed with the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Viking River Cruises. It stated that employees can continue pursuing non-individual Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) cases against their employers, even if their individual PAGA claim is pushed into arbitration. We will delve into the implications of this recent ruling on employers, providing practical guidance and suggesting best practices in light of Adolph.

During our session, we will delve into the following topics:

• A brief review of California’s Private Attorneys General Act ("PAGA").
• Tactics for mounting a defense against PAGA Claims after the Adolph v. Uber ruling.
• Necessary updates to maintain the effectiveness of Arbitration Agreements.

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