Score Another One For Plaintiffs: CA Legislature Makes Claiming Statutory Fee Awards More Difficult for Winning California Employers In Wage Disputes

What happens when an employee makes a claim for unpaid wages, and wins?  The employee, as the prevailing party, has a statutory right to recover the attorney’s fees reasonably incurred in achieving the victory. 

What happens when an employee makes a claim for unpaid wages (other than minimum wage or overtime)[1] and loses?  The employer, as prevailing party, could also recover its attorney’s fees reasonably incurred in defending against the meritless claim.  That’s about to change. 

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