Mia FarberBlog Posts
Class Action Trends Report Fall 2021In the latest issue of the Class Action Trends Report, Jackson Lewis attorneys discuss the emerging class action risks that arise at this stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, as employers navigate return-to-work challenges including employee screening, mask and vaccine mandates, and the need for ongoing safety measures as the crisis persists. We also take a look at the state... Continue Reading…September 30, 2021 |
Federal Arbitration Act Partial Bar on California’s Ban on Mandatory Arbitration Contracts, Court HoldsThe Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) only partially preempts California’s bar on mandatory arbitration agreements in employment, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has held, vacating the preliminary injunction that had been in place since early-2020 and enjoining enforcement of the law with respect to arbitration agreements governed by the FAA. Chamber of Commerce of...September 16, 2021 |
California Court of Appeal Holds Courts Have Authority to Ensure that PAGA Claims Are ManageableWhile California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) is often compared to class actions, many of the rules and regulations governing class actions are not present. And applying considerations like manageability to PAGA claims has caused California trial courts much consternation. However, recently the California Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District has provided some... Continue ReadingSeptember 15, 2021 |
$102 Million Pay Stub, Meal Break Judgment Against Walmart ReversedIn a significant victory for California employers, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed a $102 million award against Walmart in a suit alleging that the retailer violated the California Labor Code’s wage statement and meal-break provisions. The decision is Magadia v. Wal-Mart Associates, Inc., May 28, 2021, No. 19-16184. The Ninth...… Continue ReadingJune 16, 2021 |
$102 Million Pay Stub, Meal Break Judgment Against Walmart ReversedIn a significant victory for California employers, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed a $102 million award against Walmart in a suit alleging that the retailer violated the California Labor Code’s wage statement and meal-break provisions. The decision is Magadia v. Wal-Mart Associates, Inc., May 28, 2021, No. 19-16184. The Ninth... Continue ReadingJune 11, 2021 |
Class Action Trends Report Spring 2021In our latest issue of the Class Action Trends Report, Jackson Lewis attorneys discuss how employers can undertake Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives without risking class action discrimination suits; wage and hour compliance issues arising from the COVID-19-induced work-from-home surge; and a landmark Fifth Circuit decision rejecting the common two-stage framework for conditional certification of Fair Labor Standards...… Continue ReadingMay 28, 2021 |
Class Action Trends Report: Looking back, looking aheadLast year presented many challenges, and 2021 offers a fresh start. In this issue of the Class Actions Trends Report we review the most significant developments of 2020 and look ahead to what a new year and a new presidential administration may mean for employers. Topics addressed in this issue include: Top 10 class action stories and trends from...… Continue ReadingFebruary 8, 2021 |
Private Attorneys General Act Round-Up for 20202020 presented a myriad of challenges for California employers, including the constant march of California court opinions regarding the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims. The California courts focused on two issues involving PAGA this year: Can a Plaintiff proceed with their PAGA claim (standing)? Can a Defendant compel arbitration when there is a PAGA... Continue ReadingJanuary 6, 2021 |