The Watkins Firm has decades of experience crafting effective business contracts to ensure success and reduce or eliminate breach of contract and related disputes. The quality of your business contracts will have a direct impact on the success of your business transactions and relationships. After decades of service to the San Diego business community, we […]
The Watkins Firm has decades of experience for clients who need legal support when negotiating a commercial lease in San Diego or Southern California. The successful negotiation of a commercial lease is a tremendous opportunity to lock in business profitability and position your company for long term growth and prosperity. In these challenging times, landlords […]
The Watkins Firm has decades of experience with fraudulent false claims and labeling defense in San Diego and Southern California. Our skilled and expert attorneys employ proven business litigation and class action defense strategies to protect your interests and eliminate substantial contingent liabilities. Labeling claims often involve challenges to a product being labeled as organic […]
Are your employees misclassified as 1099 workers or independent contractors? San Diego employers should be aware that the Federal Department of Labor (DOL), the IRS as well as California’s Franchise Tax Board and Employment Development Department are auditing many local companies searching for employees misclassified as 1099 workers or independent contractors. The costs to employers who are […]
We invite you to listen to our podcast “Sound Business Insights” and enjoy Episode 4: Risks and Guidelines for California and San Diego Employers. In this episode we cover a broad range of relevant and important topics for California employers, including but not limited to: The Overall Risks Employers Face in California Employment Agreements Policies […]
The new Minimum Wage rates for 2022 have taken effect across the State of California. The California minimum wage increased January 1, 2022 to $15.00 per hour for employers with 26 or more employees, and $14.00 per hour for employers with 25 employees or less. It is important to note most San Diego employers are […]