What are the risks associated with independent contractors in San Diego, and why has the misclassification of independent contractors become such a hot issue for California employers? The US Department of Labor (DOL), the IRS and California state agencies such as the EDD have made the audit of independent contractors...
San Diego Legal Cost Containment Strategies
Are you searching for a business law firm with San Diego legal cost containment strategies? Corporate owners and financial managers are constantly searching for ways to reduce expenditures, and the Watkins Firm provides several legal cost containment strategies to help accomplish this goal. The billing methodology of large law firms...
San Diego Real Estate Contracts are Quite Complex
Real estate contracts in San Diego are quite complex compared to what they were even a few years ago. The value of a residential real estate transaction in San Diego can often exceed $1 Million, and there is a lot at stake for both the buyer and the seller. The...
Resolve a Dispute with a Contractor in San Diego
Are you involved in a dispute with a contractor over a construction delay or home improvement project in San Diego? What is the best strategy to resolve a dispute with a contractor in San Diego get the project moving forward to completion? What leverage can be brought to bear by the...
How Should a San Diego Employer Manage Personnel Records?
What guidance does the Watkins Firm provide to business clients regarding how should a San Diego employer manage personnel records and how they are accessed? What are the laws that govern critical employment documents? The Watkins firm helps San Diego employers to avoid workplace disputes and litigation and provides employer defense...
Experienced San Diego Business Contract Attorneys
Every successful business person understands the importance of a strong contract. Business contracts form the foundation of every successful business transaction. This is why it is important to work with the experienced San Diego business contract attorneys at the Watkins Firm. You might need a custom contract to capture the...
Contracts Between a Company and Their Customers Determine the Success of the Relationship
The contracts between a company and their customers will tell you a lot about a business and the likelihood of its long term success. Contracts between a business and a customer are a lot more complex than simply a quantity and description of the goods or services to be delivered,...
Who Can Be Classified as an Independent Contractor in San Diego?
Who can be classified as an Independent Contractor in San Diego? What is the difference between an “employee” and an “independent contractor” in the eyes of federal and state law? This line has substantially changed over the past few years due to a landmark decision by the US Supreme Court...
San Diego Business Contracts Should Ensure Business Success
San Diego business contracts should ensure the successful completion of every business transaction, while helping to prevent business disputes and litigation. At the Watkins Firm, we have served the San Diego business community for decades and work to provide well crafted business contracts and agreements for our clients. Contracts are...