California maintains the most rigid, employee-favored wage and hour regulatory framework in the country. Allegations of unpaid overtime must be met by thorough, carefully crafted, yet specifically sourced documentation. If an employer fails to take action or provide the right information within the right timeframe, they face the genuine risk of compounding statutory penalties, interest, […]
In California’s highly regulated employment landscape, retaliation claims represent one of the most high-leverage liabilities a California or San Diego employer can face. Workplace retaliation claims are governed by federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and strict provisions within the California Labor Code (including Sections 98.6 and 1102.5). Employer […]
An effective employment contract and associated documents are crucial to business success. Employment related litigation, especially wage and hour disputes have more than doubled over the past few years resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in liabilities for US and San Diego employers. What steps can you take to reduce the risk of an employee […]
This is an actual case summary of the Watkins Firm defending a wage and hour class action involving breaks and …
This is an actual case summary of the Watkins Firm defending a wrongful termination claim after documented performance issues. The …
Are you searching for an experienced San Diego mergers and acquisitions lawyer? Are you buying or selling a business, corporation or healthcare entity in Southern California? A merger or acquisition requires extensive experience and legal skill. It also requires San Diego business attorneys with the savvy to manage the transaction and preserve the excitement surrounding […]