As featured in #WorkforceWednesday®: This week, while recognizing that it’s far from “business as usual” in California and keeping our friends and clients in mind, we look at a new ruling in California regarding Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) arbitrations.
We also examine a federal appeals court decision limiting the authority of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the flurry of new employment laws taking effect in 2025.
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PAGA Ruling in California
In what’s seen as a win for California employers, the California Court of Appeal recently ruled that every PAGA action necessarily includes an individual PAGA action.
Third Circuit Limits NLRB’s Authority
Over the last year, the NLRB expanded its enforcement priorities and tested the limits of its authority. But the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit finished 2024 with a rebuke of those efforts, curbing the NLRB's authority to order legal relief.
New Employment Laws in 2025
A new year brings new laws and regulations, many of which took effect on January 1. Employers can stay up to date on local and state laws and regulations by downloading our Wage & Hour Guide for Employers app, which is updated each February.
Other Highlights
Employers in California: Don’t Forget That “Joint Employers” Are Not Vicariously Liable for Each Other’s Conduct
Wage and Hour Defense Blog
Michael S. Kun
Key Factors to Consider in Return-to-Exempt Status Decisions
SHRM (subscription required)
Christopher Coyne quoted
Preparing for 2025: New Laws and Workplace Posting Requirements for New Jersey Employers
Insights
Denise Merna Dadika; Eric I. Emanuelson, Jr.
Next Year's Legal Buzz: What’s Brewing for Oregon and Washington Employers in 2025
Insights
Courtney McFate, Rishi Puri, Carlie Bacon
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