A coalition of business advocacy groups has issued a statement following the failure of Senate Bill 310 (SB 310) to advance past the legislative deadline in the California Senate. The organizations, which have worked together for nearly two years on reforming the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), expressed support for the decision not to proceed with the bill.
In their statement, the coalition said: “The decision to not move forward on SB 310 this legislative session is the right call, an affirmation of the hard work of the Governor, Legislature, and stakeholders in 2024 to reform and improve PAGA.
“In truth, it should never have come to this. In both spirit and substance, SB 310 sought to again open the door to unscrupulous attorneys seeking costly settlements to their frivolous lawsuits — changes that would have done nothing to help employees.
“We hope the decision to set aside SB 310 will convince legislators to accept the landmark PAGA reform as it now stands, a reform effort that’s already having significant benefits in workplaces across the state.”
The California Chamber of Commerce is among those represented in this coalition. The organization works as a nonprofit business advocacy group representing employers statewide. It provides resources and legal updates for member businesses and has played a role in influencing major legislation through various initiatives such as its Job Killer and Job Creator lists. The Chamber also focuses on promoting economic growth and job creation throughout California.
Founded in 1890 by business leaders aiming to foster economic development, the Chamber maintains its headquarters in Sacramento. Over its more than 130-year history, it has provided statewide representation for employers across California while supporting them with compliance tools and HR resources.
Jennifer Barrera currently serves as president and chief executive officer of the California Chamber of Commerce.
