Tag: Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA)

Massachusetts Employers: Proposed Private Attorney General Act for Wage-Hour Claims is a Major Concern 

For the third consecutive legislative session, Massachusetts state representative Tram T. Nguyen has proposed a bill to establish a private right of action by employees on behalf of themselves, their fellow employees and the Commonwealth for employers’ alleged wage and hour violations.   For the first time, however, Rep. Nguyen has some support from the other chamber: Several state senators have […]

Hospital Authorities Treat People But Are Not ‘People’ Themselves

In a recent decision, the California Supreme Court takes an in-depth look at legislative history to dissect whether a county hospital authority entity can be liable for meal and rest period violations under the labor code and whether they can be considered “persons” subject to California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) penalties. In short, they […]