PAGA and the "Gig Economy"
New Liability Risks Arising from Remote, In-Person, and Hybrid Work
Michael Holocek
Partner
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
Phillip R. Maltin
Partner, Chair of the Commercial & Employment Risk Control Department
RainesFeldman
- The Gig Economy and wage & hour liability:
- New, changing legislation and initiatives, including Proposition 22
- How Proposition 22 is influencing other states’ gig worker laws
- Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) lawsuits over worker classification
- PAGA claims:
- New, emerging PAGA litigation trends
- Unanticipated liability arising from work-from-home arrangements, new compensation/bonus plans, staffing issues, and workplace safety requirements
- Regular rate, wage statement, meal/rest period premium, and timekeeping requirements
- Developing PAGA litigation strategies regarding the plaintiff’s standing, jurisdiction and venue