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The California Supreme Court has issued a ruling to address whether a party can intervene in another party's ongoing Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) action that asserts overlapping claims. This Perkins Coie blog post delves into the implications for both employers and employees. #LaborAndEmployment #EmploymentLaw #IndependentContractors

The California Supreme Court has issued a ruling to address whether a party can intervene in another party's ongoing Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) action that asserts overlapping claims. This Perkins Coie blog post delves into the implications for both employers and employees. #LaborAndEmployment #EmploymentLaw #IndependentContractors

On June 3rd, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision that will impact considerations for how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs will be analyzed under federal law. In short, the rules are complicated, and employers should be mindful as they navigate and maintain DEI programs. Read more about the case here as well as recommendations regarding DEI programs from Foster Swift attorneys Cliff Hammond and Ray Littleton: https://lnkd.in/eBJXBi6q #DEIPrograms #EmploymentLaw #LaborLaw

If you have a denied Labor and Industries claim and are curious about the claims appeal process, you'll benefit from listening to the advice of Seattle L&I attorney, Patrick B. Reddy, partner at Emery | Reddy, PLLC. Call us today for a free case review at 206.442.9106. https://lnkd.in/dqzeembx #emeryreddy #emeryreddylaw #workerscompattorneys #landi #workerscomp #seattlelaw #seattlelawyer #seattlelawyers #washingtonlaw #appeals #landiappeals

What unexpected results might come for employers as a result of the recent PAGA compromise in California? Thompson Coburn partner Keith Rasher wrote a new article in Bloomberg Law on how the changes to the Private Attorneys General Act could produce more litigation and challenge employers while also bringing positive changes. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4cjB7HD #employmentlaw #PAGA #tclaw

In a recent ruling, the California Supreme Court has made a significant decision regarding the dismissal of PAGA claims on manageability grounds. The Private Attorneys General Act, or PAGA, has been a controversial area of law, as it allows employees to file lawsuits on behalf of themselves and others for labor code violations. As the number of PAGA lawsuits and the damages sought have increased, concerns within the business community have risen. However, the Supreme Court's decision in Estrada v. Royalty Carpet Mills, Inc. firmly establishes that trial courts do not have the authority to dismiss PAGA claims based solely on manageability concerns. Read more on our recent blog post: https://pxl.to/vn3tnjc #CaliforniaSupremeCourt #PAGARuling #EstradaVsRoyaltyCarpet #EmployeeRights #LaborCodeViolations #BusinessCommunityConcerns #TrialCourtAuthority #ManageabilityInLaw #FairPayEmployerAccountabilityAct #2024BallotInitiative #CaliforniaLaborLaw

In an article written for the New Jersey Law Journal, attorneys Marc Rollo, Charlie Dennen and Thomas Tyrrell discuss the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the #ChevronDeference and the potential impact in New Jersey. The article explores how the decision could erode long-standing deference afforded to state administrative agencies. To read the full article, visit: https://bit.ly/4dhfEAu #SCOTUS #LoperBright 

While the FTC’s final rule has been set aside by one court, the legal challenges continue, and uncertainty persists. Attorneys Peter Steinmeyer, Erik W. Weibust, and Carolyn Boucek examine these challenges to the rule, recent district court decisions, and provide guidance for employers, in an article for Thomson Reuters Practical Law The Journal. #NonCompetes #EmploymentLaw #HumanResources

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Congratulations to Ed Guldi, Esq., on being named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® 2025 publication. As this is Ed's fifth consecutive year receiving this honor, his dedication to workers' compensation law exemplifies The Perecman Firm’s commitment to standing up for injured workers. Well done, Ed! 💼⚖️ #ThePerecmanFirm #OnesToWatch2025 #NYLawyers #WorkersCompensationLaw #NYC #NYCLawFirm #LongIsland #WorkersComp #BestLawyers Attorney Advertising.