On June 26, 2024, Governor Newsom announced an agreement among his office, the legislature, and major labor and business groups to reform the California Private Attorneys General Act (commonly referred to as “PAGA”). The next day, PAGA reform was signed into law via Assembly Bill 2288 and Senate Bill 92.

Please join the Women Lawyers of Ventura County as Chandra A. Beaton reviews the key changes set forth in the PAGA reform and its impact on PAGA litigation and penalties.

Ms. Beaton is a partner and the Litigation Department Chair at LightGabler LLP. She practices in the area of employment litigation on behalf of employers and managers with an emphasis on defending against wage and hour class action and PAGA representative action lawsuits. Ms. Beaton has extensive civil litigation experience in both state and federal courts. Her litigation background encompasses a broad range of disputes, including construction defect and mold claims, personal injury defense, general and professional liability defense, intellectual property litigation, real estate litigation, business litigation, and homeowners association matters.