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PAGA Reform Decision Tree

Guides employers through a structured decision framework based on their current PAGA posture — pre-notice, post-notice, or in active litigation. Five to eight questions produce a strategic recommendation with statutory citations, identifying the optimal defense path under the 2024 reform provisions: pre-notice compliance positioning, cure proposal submission, 60-day remediation for the 30% cap, early evaluation conference strategy, or manageability limitation.

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Interactive · PAGA Reform Decision Tree

Answer a few questions to receive a specific strategic recommendation with statutory citations. Routes through the 2024 reform framework (AB 2288 / SB 92).

Question 1

Have you received a PAGA notice from the LWDA?

Read the AnalysisAB 2288 & SB 92: A Defense-Side Roadmap to the 2024 PAGA Reforms →

For illustrative purposes only. Each PAGA matter involves unique facts requiring individualized analysis. This tool provides general strategic direction based on the 2024 reform framework; it does not constitute legal advice.

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