#california-labor-law

#california-labor-law

Employees may legally ignore employer communications outside agreed working hours under proposed AB 2751.

The bill aims to enhance employee work-life balance and set clear communication boundaries.

Violations can lead to fines, but the bill does not establish a personal right to sue.

California employers cannot recover lawsuit costs from prevailing employees in wage claims, even after beating section 998 offers.

In California, tips are the sole property of the employee who earns them; managers can't take or share them.

PAGA reform introduces stricter requirements for plaintiffs, enhancing protections for California employers through significant legislative changes.

PAGA reforms impose stricter standing rules for private counsel, impacting claims after June 19, 2024.