Author: Muzamil Seo

The Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) is a significant piece of legislation that has reshaped the landscape of labor law enforcement in California. Enacted in 2004, PAGA allows employees to act as private attorneys general, enabling them to sue their employers for violations of the state’s Labor Code on behalf of themselves, their coworkers, and the State of California. While the act was designed to bolster enforcement of labor laws by deputizing employees to take on enforcement roles traditionally held by state officials, it has had far-reaching implications for businesses operating within the state. A PAGA defense lawyer is an…