In Sound Business Insights Episode 27 – Changes in California and Federal Law for San Diego Employers Dan Watkins provides insight into how recent changes in the law will affect San Diego and Southern California employers. The first question out of the gate is “how does an employer in San...
The Crack Down on Independent Contractor Misclassification in San Diego
Federal and California agencies such as the IRS and EDD have engaged in a crack down on independent contractor misclassification in San Diego and Southern California. What is the new A-B-C test and how does a substantial change in California employment law affect employers across our state? Misclassification is a...
Trade Secret Protections Instead of Non-Compete Agreements
Have you considered trade secret protections instead of non-compete agreements in San Diego and Southern California? Most employers want some form of non-compete agreement to prevent their employees from taking what they’ve learned to compete against you. California all but extinguished the ability to pursue violation of a non-compete agreement...
Sound Business Insights Episode 26 – Wage and Hour Employer Updates for 2023 and Beyond
In our Sound Business Insights Podcast Episode 26 – Wage and Hour Employer Updates for 2023 and Beyond – we are joined once again by Katya Adams, Office Administrator for the Watkins Firm. We discuss minimum wage rates for 2023 which are $15.50 for California, $16.30 for the City and...
Non-Compete Issues for a San Diego Healthcare Company
Are you concerned about or searching for information regarding non-compete issues for a San Diego healthcare company? The structure of physician and healthcare related employment agreements and non-compete language must be limited in scope and carefully crafted here in San Diego and Southern California. Federal and State Limitations on Non-Compete...
Sound Business Insights Podcast Episode 25 – Unfair Business Practice Overview
We are proud to release Sound Business Insights Podcast Episode 25 – Unfair Business Practice Overview. The discussion begins with Dan Watkins summarizing the types of cases which might fall under the umbrella of an unfair business practice. Dan quips “A better question is what would not be an unfair...
Shareholder Rights and Elections in San Diego
Shareholder rights and elections can impact how a business runs and ultimately its success. Shareholders are often associated with big companies, but shareholders can exist in almost any business formation. When shareholders are present, shareholder rights are also present. Shareholder Rights and the Success of the Business Shareholder rights can...
Starting a Medical Practice in San Diego
Starting a medical practice in San Diego is actually quite legally complex, and the medical business attorneys at the Watkins Firm will contribute almost four decades of experience to ensure a successful startup. The Watkins Firm has developed a strong relationship with the San Diego and Southern California medical and...
An Attorney to Negotiate a San Diego Commercial Lease
Why do you need the advice of an attorney to negotiate a San Diego commercial lease? What are the most important issues to consider in order to successfully negotiate a commercial lease in San Diego that meets your business objectives while protecting your interests adds profit to your bottom line....