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Ninth Circuit Invalidates Arbitration Agreement Due to Unfair Terms
When onboarding a new hire, many employers have the new employee sign an arbitration agreement, which requires that the employer and employee (current or former) resolve the dispute with an arbitrator instead of in court through a lawsuit.
Public Employers Not Subject to PAGA, Private Employers Must Still Comply
The California Supreme Court has held that public entity employers — including special districts — are not subject to PAGA lawsuits for most civil penalty claims, and the case serves as an important reminder that private-sector employers are subject to the PAGA, the rules governing which have recently changed.
