On July 1, 2024, the Legislature and Governor enacted comprehensive reforms to the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), marking a significant shift in how employee claims are managed and litigated in California. This webinar will provide an in-depth analysis of the new legal framework, exploring both immediate and long-term implications for organizations. While the full impact of these reforms is still unfolding, this session will offer actionable guidance on how your organization can proactively adjust policies to mitigate risks, reduce liabilities, and handle potential PAGA claims under the new regulations.

CEs: RCFE (Laws, Regulations, Policies, and Procedural Standards), NAB, BRN, HRCI (California), & CPE (Personnel Management)

Speakers:

Diane O’Malley - Partner, Hanson Bridgett LLP

Diane is a senior partner in Hanson’s Labor and Employment Section. Her practice concentrates exclusively on representing employers mainly in the senior living and public transit industries. Diane has expertise in every aspect of the employment relationship and counsels’ clients on the liabilities that could arise from that relationship. Some of the areas in which Diane has experience in federal, state and agency forums include wrongful termination, discrimination, background checks, battery, misrepresentation, retaliation, negligent hiring, harassment, privacy, and wage disputes. She also drafts policies and procedures to protect her clients from legal exposure.