L.A. Area Chamber Applauds Agreement to Reform Private Attorneys General Act for a Better System for Workers and Employers
June 20, 2024 4:23 pm
by L.A. Area Chamber
LOS ANGELES, CA - June 20, 2024 – The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement regarding the announced agreement reached to reform the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA):
"The Chamber applauds the agreement on PAGA reform between the Fix PAGA coalition, Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire, and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas. The legislative proposal provides meaningful protection for workers while incentivizing and reducing frivolous lawsuits. We urge the Legislature to swiftly pass this package," stated Maria S. Salinas, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce.
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About Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of a broad spectrum of organizations across the private, non-profit, academic, and public sectors, including the business community, job creators, and innovators in the Los Angeles region. Our mission is to design and advance opportunities and solutions for a thriving regional economy that is inclusive and globally competitive. As the oldest and largest business association in the region, the Chamber has a long-standing history of convening business leaders, communities, and policy makers to promote a vibrant economy. For more information visit www.lachamber.com