2nd District Supervisor Zack Scrivner TBC California has historically been a state of opportunity — where anyone could start a business, work hard and reap the rewards of their labor. In recent years, thanks to misguided policies coming from Sacramento, the opportunity of California has been destroyed by a "litigation explosion.” More lawsuits are being filed in California than any other state and many of these cases are solely to extract settlements from businesses. This "lawsuit abuse" is costing California businesses billions of dollars every year. Predatory lawsuits are largely spurred by three pieces of policy: PAGA, ADA and Proposition 65. Each one puts businesses in the same position: pay up or lawyer up. PAGA lawsuits are those filed under the Private Attorneys General Act of 2004. This law allows private citizens to act on behalf of the state in cases where they believe there has been a violation of the state’s Labor Code. While this law intended to give employees a way to enforce their rights, it has become a favorite of trial lawyers looking to shake down businesses for quick settlements. In fact, a significant amount of PAGA settlements in California are for $10,000 or less. And […]
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Invest The Invisible Impact
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Invest The Invisible Impact
