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While there is no formal House bill proposed to raise or eliminate the statutory caps on damages for claims brought under Title VII and the ADA, the House’s discussion to revisit the damages caps indicates a growing momentum that employers should be aware of, writes Husch Blackwell's Erik Eisenmann and Chengzhuo He. Find out why statutory caps on damages matter and how they impact employers: https://lnkd.in/g22Mpwkr #employmentlaw #compliance #TitleVII #ADA

PAGA Reform - Webinar Today (7/11/24 at 10 a.m. PT): California employers, don't miss this opportunity to learn about the transformative reforms of California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) and how this will impact employers across California. This session by Zaller Law Group will cover key changes to PAGA, including: 🔹 New standing requirements for plaintiffs 🔹 Reduced penalties for compliant employers 🔹 Penalty caps for proactive employers 🔹 Prohibition of stacking penalties 🔹 Enhanced judicial discretion 🔹 Relief for weekly payments 🔹 Early resolution options Register to prepare your business for these critical changes! https://lnkd.in/gKgSeXB9

In the final article of our Summer 2024 First Report Newsletter, Sarah Snipes explains the critical timelines in the appeals process for Georgia workers' compensation claims. Learn about the latest changes in appellate procedures and how they impact your claims process! #courtofappeals #workerscomp

Documentation of wage and hour policies is key in defending claims in California. Prepare for litigation by compiling the plaintiff's personnel files, policies, and handbooks from the last four years. This documentation can reveal crucial defenses and compliance. #EmploymentLaw

Cutoff Leaves a Lot of Bills Dead: The opposite chamber cutoff is upon us, leaving many bills stranded. In the area of risk management, SB 5059, which would apply prejudgment interest to tort cases, is dead. Also dead is HB 1445, a bill that could put counties at risk of further litigation by authorizing the Attorney General to investigate and sue local agencies over alleged law enforcement legal violations. WSAC opposed these bills because of their impact on our risk pools and because we would rather work on remedial, not adversarial solutions. https://lnkd.in/gUn-kanH

Here are our takeaways on what today’s ruling by the California Supreme Court in Estrada means for employers facing PAGA representative actions

Last Chance: Register for our upcoming webinar, "Common Mistakes with ACA Reporting that Lead to IRS Penalty Letters," going live TOMORROW at 11 AM CT! Topics will include: 💡 Insider Insights on Common Pitfalls 💡Employer Mandate and Penalties 💡Employer Reporting and Penalties 💡And more! Register here: https://lnkd.in/ecXmuwuC #hrcommunity #hrinsights #hrcompliance #affordablecareact #acareporting #irscompliance

Last week, Governor Newsom signed AB 2288 and SB 92, amending California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). These changes, effective for PAGA notices sent on or after June 19, 2024, aim to provide relief to employers by introducing stricter standing requirements for plaintiffs, expanded cure opportunities, and reduced penalties for compliant employers. Key updates include limiting plaintiffs to pursue penalties only for violations they personally experienced, broader options for employers to cure past violations, and increased chances for early settlement. Employers should promptly review their wage and hour practices to mitigate potential PAGA claims. You can read the full update by attorneys Alexandra LaFountain, Cassandra Ferrannini, and Daria Gossett here: https://lnkd.in/gE9D3UXD #EmploymentLaw #PAGA #CaliforniaLaw #WageAndHour #CaliforniaEmployers #WorkplaceCompliance #LaborLaw #EmploymentRegulations

The Workers’ Compensation Claims Process After you have suffered an injury related to your employment, it can be challenging to know how to file a workers’ compensation claim. The Barry Law Group gives insight into the process. You must start by notifying your employer of the accident and progress from there. https://lnkd.in/gWperhK4

Below is a summary of changes to PAGA in light of AB2288, which was recently passed in California and signed into law by Governor Newsome.