SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today signed legislation to reform the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), following efforts he led to successfully reach an agreement between business and labor groups. This legislation will strengthen worker protections, encourage employer compliance, streamline litigation processes, and avert a contentious ballot measure.

“This reform is decades in the making — and it’s a big win for both workers and businesses. It streamlines the current system, improves worker protections, and makes it easier for businesses to operate. I want to thank labor and business groups for coming together to hammer out this deal, and our legislative partners for getting these bills to my desk,” said Governor Gavin Newsom.

The legislation – AB 2288 authored by Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San José) and SB 92 authored by Senator Tom Umberg (D-Santa Ana) – was signed into law on July 1 by the Governor after proponents of the PAGA ballot initiative withdrew their measure last week.