The California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to adopt new Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) regulations.
These proposed rules are intended to implement and clarify PAGA procedures that were substantially amended by legislative reforms in 2024, including more detailed notice requirements, expanded administrative “cure” processes, and clearer post-filing reporting obligations.
The written comment period closes March 23, 2026. Comments may be submitted by mail to Danielle West, PAGA Rulemaking and Policy Analyst, Labor and Workforce Development Agency, 1416 Ninth Street (MIC-55), Sacramento, CA 95814 or by email to [email protected].
The LWDA has not scheduled a public hearing, but it will hold one if it receives a written request no later than 15 days before the closing of the written comment period.
Overview of Proposed Regulations
The proposal would add a comprehensive set of new regulations addressing PAGA notices, filing/service mechanics, investigations, cure procedures, and settlement reporting.
The proposed rules would require most PAGA-related submissions to be filed through the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)/LWDA online PAGA portal. The regulations describe how portal filing works and how time is calculated for deadlines.
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