Webinar - Did the PAGA "Reforms" Really Reform Anything?

California’s 2024 Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) reforms were intended to curb litigation, create clearer procedures, eliminate excessive and duplicate penalties and encourage early resolution—but have they delivered? This program takes a practical look at the reforms from the defense perspective, examining what worked, what did not, and why PAGA filings remain steady. We will discuss the lack of clear statutory guidance on early evaluation conferences, the adequacy of employers’ efforts to cure violations and to take “reasonable steps” to prevent future violations, and the challenges courts face in implementing the new framework. We will also review the proposed regulations intended to clarify these issues and what they may mean going forward. Designed for defense attorneys and employment practitioners, this session provides practical insights on navigating PAGA in the post-reform landscape.