Department of Labor Hired 100 New Auditors for Independent Contractor Crack Down

Two ominous signs from the Department of Labor (DOL) recently – the news that the DOL hired 100 new auditors for independent contractor review and audit procedures, and their conclusion that “Most workers are employees.”  The DOL released new “interpretive” guidelines that significantly tighten the definition of an independent contractor,...

Defending San Diego Businesses in ADA Litigation

The Watkins Firm provides extensive courtroom experience and a track record of success defending San Diego businesses in ADA litigation, discrimination, sexual harassment and other business litigation.  The number of ADA related lawsuits has rapidly increased over the past few years, and our business attorneys provide sound counsel to help...

Helping San Diego Businesses to Comply with ADA Guidelines

The number of ADA related lawsuits associated with public commercial spaces is rapidly rising, resulting in unexpected expense and contingent liability for San Diego businesses.  How can you reduce or eliminate the risk of an ADA dispute?  The experienced business attorneys at the Watkins Firm are helping San Diego businesses...

US Department of Labor Making FMLA Harder on Employers

FMLA or Family and Medical Leave Act employment policies have become an even greater source of risk for San Diego employers.  The US Department of Labor (DOL) has significantly increased the number of FMLA cases it generates on its own (without the need for an employee to file a lawsuit)....

San Diego Cumis Counsel Defends the Interests of Insured Parties

What is a Cumis Counsel?  A San Diego cumis counsel defends the interests of insured parties who are involved in litigation based upon insurance policy coverage.  In many lawsuits, the potential exposure of the insured defendant may exceed the limits provided in the insurance policy itself.  California law uniquely understands...