SHRM discusses two interesting Calif. wage and hour cases

SHRM:

Leyva v. Medline Industries Inc., 9th Cir., No. 11-56849 (May 28, 2013), Individualized damages http://www.shrm.org/LegalIssues/FederalResources/Pages/Individualized-Damages-No-Obstacle-Class-Action.aspxno obstacle to wage and hour class action

Urbino v. Orkin Servs. of Calif. Inc., 9th Cir., No. 11-56944 (Aug. 13, 2013),  PAGA claims cannot be aggregated for removal to federal court

http://www.shrm.org/legalissues/stateandlocalresources/pages/calif-paga-claims-aggregated-federal-jurisdiction.aspx