What are the 3 things to keep in mind when dissolving your San Diego business or entity? If the time comes to close your business for any reason, there are many things that should be completed to properly dissolve the company. We’ve outlined a few of the most significant ones...
The Decision of Independent Contractor or Employee
When new entrepreneurs start-up a new company here in San Diego, they ask us why they should pay a few hundred dollars for help setting up their new company, instead of just downloading a form and taking the least expensive road. One specific example that has come to light recently...
What are the Penalties for Misclassifying Independent Contractors Who Should Be Employees?
What are the penalties for misclassifying independent contractors who should be employees in San Diego and why should you be concerned? What happens when a federal or state agency such as the US Department of Labor (DOL), California Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), IRS, FTB and EDD audit your company...
How Do You Know if a Worker is an Independent Contractor or Employee
How does a San Diego employer know if a worker is an independent contractor or an employee in today’s ever changing laws and regulations? The US Department of Labor (DOL) and California’s Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) as well as the IRS, EDD and FTB are actively searching for...
Resolving Water Related Disputes and Issues in San Diego
The Watkins Firm has decades of experience resolving water related disputes and issues in San Diego. Are you a property owner who is concerned about your well being sucked dry by too many other wells or local irrigation? Are you a San Diego water district who faces a dispute or...
Business Contracts with Your Company’s Customers in San Diego
The Watkins Firm helps our clients to protect and enhance revenues through enhanced business contracts with your company’s customers in San Diego. The contracts between a San Diego business and their customers play an important role in the success and profitability of any company. Sales agreements establish the terms with...
Changes to Independent Contractor Misclassification in San Diego
What are the changes to independent contractor misclassification in San Diego? The rules of the business game have significantly changed in California based upon a recent landmark decision handed down by the California Supreme Court earlier this year known as the “Dynamex” decision. Many San Diego businesses use independent contractors...
Creating Proven Business Contracts for San Diego Business Transactions
Creating proven business contracts for San Diego business transactions ensures each party achieve the “benefit of the bargain” while reducing or eliminating the opportunity for a dispute or expensive and protracted business litigation. The business contract attorneys at the Watkins Firm contribute to the process of a business transaction from...
The Consequences of Misclassifying an Independent Contractor in San Diego
What are the consequences of misclassifying an independent contractor in San Diego? How does a recent California Supreme Court decision affect San Diego and Southern California businesses and employers? Let’s start with the second question first. The California Supreme Court recently issued a game-changing decision which will affect most of...