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Court Affirms 99% Reduction in $56 Million PAGA Penalty Demand

A California Court of Appeal has affirmed a trial court’s decision to reduce nearly $56 million in requested Private Attorneys General Act penalties to approximately $516,000. The 99% reduction is reportedly the largest reduction of a PAGA penalty demand in the law’s history. The published decision, Taduran v. James R. Glidewell, Dental Ceramics, Inc., provides employers with…

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AB 2646: California’s Latest Attempt to Price Agriculture Out of California

AB 2646, authored by Assemblymember Maggy Krell, has, as of this writing, cleared the Assembly on a 58-16 vote and has now been taken up by the Senate. The bill would establish a new California minimum hourly wage of $19.75 for “approved agricultural employees” and “corresponding employees” beginning Jan. 1, 2027, with annual increases tied to the Social Security cost-of-living…

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New H-2A Wage Rates Effective August 3

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration has published updated Adverse Effect Wage Rates for H-2A non-range occupations. The new rates take effect August 3, 2026, in most states. The rates reflect updated Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data for the July 2026 through June 2027 wage year. Under the wage methodology adopted by DOL last year,…

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California Minimum Wage Will Increase to $17.40 in 2027

California’s statewide minimum wage will increase from $16.90 to $17.40 per hour effective January 1, 2027. The increase is an automatic annual adjustment based on inflation under California law. The increase applies to employers of all sizes, although certain industries and local jurisdictions may require higher minimum wage rates. Employers should review the applicable state, local…

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