Lunch and Learn: Demystifying the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) for Employers

Everything you ever wanted to know about PAGA but were afraid to ask.  If your business has employees, the Private Attorneys General Act (called “PAGA”) could affect you.  Even small, technical violations of the Labor Code can snowball into huge lawsuits under PAGA.  PAGA gives employees the governmental authority to assess penalties against businesses for violating the Labor Code.  Frequent questions and areas of concern for Kern County businesses will be covered, such as: What can I do to protect my business from a lawsuit under PAGA? What is the life-cycle of a PAGA lawsuit? Is PAGA working? Where is the money going? Are there better alternatives?