Alexandra Eilegård Wallin

Each year, the California Legislature's hard work to pass new bills often creates new obligations or refined directives for employers. These changes, which can present new challenges, serve as a...

Employers regularly face legal challenges, many of which their employees create. Leave can be especially problematic for both employees and employers. Perhaps what causes employers the most tension is an unlimited leave of absence request. Leave Generally Federal or California law may require employers to provide paid or unpaid leaves of absence depending on the leave’s circumstances and the employer’s policies.

In 20241, California reformed its Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) for the first time in the statute’s two-decade history. The reforms were less drastic than some had hoped, but they afford employers new avenues for relief that some may want to consider. In particular, the reforms typically reward proactive employers who address potential Labor Code violations early.