Are you searching for attorneys who can provide experienced, proven defense for employers in Private Attorneys General Act cases in San Diego? What is the California Private Attorneys General Act or PAGA and why is this such an important issue to understand if you are an employer in San Diego or Southern California?
PAGA was established by the State of California to increase revenues by allowing employees to act as a proxy for the state during an associated lawsuit or class action. The Private Attorneys General Act basically creates the opportunity for a whistleblower claim known legally as a “Qui Tam.” Employees who participate in a successful PAGA action are incentivized by a substantial share of any of the financial damages recovered during the course of a PAGA lawsuit or class action.
Take Immediate Action to Call the Watkins Firm at the First Hint of a PAGA Action or Employee Related Dispute
If you, as an employer, receive any type of notice or become aware of any potential employee related dispute or PAGA action it is important to immediately seek the advice and counsel of the proven PAGA defense team at the Watkins Firm. A successful defense for employers in Private Attorneys General Act cases in San Diego and Southern California begins with taking immediate steps to potential remediate the issues at hand or mitigate associated risks. It is impossible to overstate the importance of taking immediate substantial legal action in these cases.
What Types of Cases Have the Potential to Become a PAGA Action?
The provisions of California’s PAGA laws encompass many potential violations by San Diego employers such as wage and hour or health or health and safety violations, unfair competition or workers who are misclassified as a 1099 worker or independent contractor. Plaintiff’s attorneys here in Southern California actively advertise to attract any employee with a potential claim. The goal is to recruit that employee and begin an action which requires the employer to provide notice to all employees so that other potential plaintiffs can be recruited and added to the lawsuit. PAGA also provides access to substantial internal information which is then used against the employer in the case.
The Best Strategy of Defense for Employers in Private Attorneys General Act Cases
The best strategy of defense for employers in Private Attorneys General act cases is to take immediate action and get our attorneys involved as soon as possible. We invite you to review the strong recommendations of our clients and contact the Watkins Firm or call 858-535-1511 for a complimentary consultation today. We can take immediate actions to reduce or eliminate your exposure, limit potential financial damages and thwart the potential for substantial additional attorneys fees for plaintiff’s lawyers in your case.
