by Jacob Stein | Feb 28, 2020 | Attorney Blogs, Insights
The Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) authorizes disgruntled employees to recover civil penalties on behalf of themselves, other employees, and the State of California. PAGA was originally enacted to help California regulate its underground economy, but it also...
by Jacob Stein | Sep 24, 2019 | Attorney Blogs, Insights
Last week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 5 into law. The bill forces employers to classify gig workers as employees and may force companies like Uber and Lyft to remake their business models. AB5 was introduced by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez...
