Riverside Employment Class Action Defense Attorneys
An employee filing a claim based on violation of federal or state laws can seek to represent other employees for the same and/or similar claims through representative actions such as a Class Action and/or action under the Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”). When seeking PAGA claims, the employee seeks to represent other “aggrieved employees,” by stepping into the shoes of the California Attorney General. Many “bounty hunter” plaintiff’s attorneys routinely file PAGA actions in addition to Class Actions knowing that the evidentiary burdens and discovery rules are more problematic for employers during litigation.Thus, the employee can seek recovery of damages and penalties by filing both Class Action and PAGA action. When such Class Action and/or PAGA actions are filed, the employee will try to obtain the information as to the other employees. This can be very costly to the employer and can result in significant damages and penalties if there are proven violations.
Employment Class-Action and PAGA claims are some of the most costly lawsuits your business can face. These lawsuits not only damage your brand and your reputation, but they could also cost you millions. To prevent this damage and loss, you need to turn to the experienced team of Inland Empire employment class action lawyers at Knez Law Group.
Experience in All Types of Employment Litigation
Our team of employment defense lawyers has represented businesses, corporations, and employers throughout southern California. Our law firm is equipped to handle a wide range of Class Action and PAGA employment matters, including:
- Minimum Wage Violations
- Overtime Violations
- Piece-Rate Pay Violations
- Rest Period and Meal Period Violations
- Reimbursement Violations
- Wait time Penalties
- Itemized Wage Statement Violations
- Violation of Business and Professions Code 17200
- Misclassification
Experienced Class Action and PAGA Litigators In Your Corner
PAGA claims have continued to increase each year in California. As such, employers should proactively review their practices and policies to ensure compliance with the federal and state labor laws, including industrial wage orders. Employers should immediately investigate and evaluate any claims so as to resolve such matters before an action is filed.
From wage and hour violations to discrimination lawsuits, plaintiffs are often motivated by the belief that juries will be sympathetic to their claims, even when the evidence does not support them. Sadly, many juries are and view employers as presumptively guilty. Further, the evidentiary laws in California generally do not favor the employer.
At the Knez Law Group, our employment class action defense attorneys understand the issues and biases employers in California face. Our team resolves employment issues quickly and efficiently to avoid prolonged and costly litigation whenever possible. If you are an employer that is potentially facing an employment class-action and/or PAGA lawsuit, contact the Knez Law Group for an initial review and consultation.