January 30, 2026
SB 310 would have undermined the progress made by the passage of Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) legislation two years ago, which curbed abusive lawsuits, reduced penalties for employers making good faith efforts to follow the law and encouraged faster and more efficient resolution of claims. By creating a new path for lawsuits outside the PAGA system, this bill would have reopened the door to costly and duplicative litigation.
OCBC was strongly opposed to SB 310 and had been actively arguing for lawmakers to vote down this effort. With SB 310 no longer moving forward, the 2024 PAGA reforms remain intact. OCBC appreciates the legislature’s decision to preserve these bipartisan improvements and commends Senator Catherine Blakespear for her thoughtful opposition on the Senate floor. OCBC will continue to support policies that protect workers while ensuring a fair and predictable system for employers acting in good faith.
For any questions, please contact Amanda Walsh, Vice President of Government Affairs.
