Meet The Expert – Wage & Hour Compliance

How to Stay Compliant and Reduce PAGA Risks in 2025

Is your business ready to navigate California’s evolving wage and hour landscape?

With over 500 PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act) lawsuits filed each month and average settlements exceeding $1 million in California, businesses that employ hourly or non-exempt workers face significant challenges and financial exposure. Join us for an exclusive session with Calvin Sanders, CEO of Bolt Staffing, and gain practical, operations-based strategies to help your business minimize risk.

What you will learn:

• Identify common wage & hour pitfalls that create exposure for businesses
• Understand what it means if you receive a PAGA notice
• Learn actionable steps you can take to strengthen your wage & hour practices
• Discover approaches that can reduce your chances of becoming part of the 500+ PAGA lawsuits filed each month in California

In this presentation, Calvin Sanders will unpack the 2025 reforms to California labor law, highlight persistent challenges, and share practical strategies employers can implement immediately. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the five most common wage and hour pitfalls—and how to address them proactively.

Who should attend?

This session is open to all — members and non-members alike — and especially valuable for companies that employ hourly or non-exempt workers, including professionals in:

• Manufacturing
• Logistics & Distribution
• Wine & Wineries
• Hospitality & Restaurants
• HR, Payroll & Finance

About the Expert:

Calvin Sanders is the CEO of Bolt Staffing, a California-based staffing firm specializing in placing high-quality temporary talent in non-exempt level positions across industries including wine, biotech, and logistics. With extensive, real-world experience in wage and hour practices—particularly in relation to California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA)—Calvin is a trusted business advisor to employers seeking practical, operations-driven strategies to reduce exposure.

He serves on the American Staffing Association Committee of Legal Affairs and holds an MBA from George Washington University.

*** Disclaimer: This session is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For advice specific to your organization, please consult a qualified employment attorney.