Labor/Employment,
Civil Litigation,
California Courts of Appeal
Sep. 29, 2021
Ruling confirms courts can strike unmanageable PAGA claims
On Sept. 9, the California Court of Appeal issued a significant decision of first impression that provides employers with a rare victory and a defense against representative actions under the Private Attorneys General Act, based on manageability.
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On Sept. 9, the California Court of Appeal, in Wesson v. Staples the Office Superstore, LLC, 2021 DJDAR 9462, issued a significant decision of first impression that provides employers with a rare victory and a defense against representative actions under the Private Attorneys General Act, based on manageability.
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