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Technology,
Labor/Employment,
Data Privacy

May 9, 2025

'New-fangled' resolution considered in Apple PAGA lawsuit

Judge defers decision on Apple's PAGA lawsuit, debating early evaluation conference. Plaintiff alleges privacy violations, speech suppression via Apple's device policies, impacting tech industry labor practices.

'New-fangled' resolution considered in Apple PAGA lawsuit
Jahan C. Sagafi of Outten & Golden LLP

A Superior Court judge deferred a decision on whether to send parties to a "newfangled" method of dispute resolution -- an early evaluation conference -- in a case against Apple over alleged violations of the Labor Code.

An early evaluation conference is a new resolution procedure brought in under the 2024 amendments to the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). It is designed to encourage early resolution of PAGA claims and reduce unnecessary litigation burdens on both e...

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