Do your employees in San Diego Abuse FMLA leave? If the answer is “yes” you are not alone. There is a rising tide of FMLA associated litigation clogging California Courts. What is a San Diego employer to do, and how can you reduce your exposure to an FMLA lawsuit or...
What is the New ABC Test For Independent Contractors in San Diego
What is the new ABC test for independent contractors in San Diego and how does it impact 1099 and independent contractor misclassification throughout Southern California? The California Supreme Court recently released the landmark and game-changing Dynamex decision which affects the classification of workers in California as well as the misclassification...
Misclassification of Independent Contractors Depends More Upon Financial Relationship Than Control
The misclassification of independent contractors depends more upon financial relationship between the parties, than in the degree of control the hiring company exerts. According to a recent US Supreme Court ruling – the IRS, federal and California state agencies should look more to the extent of the financial dependency of...
Reviewing Business Contracts Reduces Risk, Disputes and Litigation
The Watkins Firm has served the San Diego business community for decades. Reviewing business contracts for our clients reduces risk, disputes and the litigation which can and will follow. The quality of the business contract will determine the success of your business relationships or transactions. A well crafted contract ensures...
Should You Hire Independent Contractors for Your San Diego Business
Should you hire independent contractors for your San Diego business to avoid unemployment and workers compensation expenses, as well as FICA and other payroll taxes? The past few years have brought substantial changes in employment laws at the federal, state and local level and one of the major areas of...
Business Contracts Make or Break the Success of a San Diego Business
Business contracts make or break the success of a San Diego business. Effective business contracts are the foundation of business itself, and the quality of your company’s contracts will have a strong impact on the success or failure of your LLC or corporation. The Watkins Firm has served the San...
What is Required to Form a California Nonprofit Corporation in San Diego
What is required to form California nonprofit corporation in San Diego? Is either a 501(c)(3) or a corporation the right structure for your charitable, public benefit, mutual benefit or religious work? You are going to invest a lot of your personal time, energy, effort and money in a cause which...
Carefully Crafted Business Contracts in San Diego
What is the most important component of any business transaction or relationship? You may be surprised to learn carefully crafted business contracts in San Diego form the foundation of success in any business transaction or relationship. Without a well crafted, legally enforceable business contract the likelihood of dispute or challenges...
Every Phase of Construction is a Risk For Disputes and Litigation
Every phase of construction is a risk for disputes and litigation due to the nature of the work and the proximity of the parties. However, one of the greatest sources of construction litigation is a poorly constructed contract. The contracts on construction projects are notoriously vague and this can lead...