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 […]
The stiff challenges for San Diego businesses with 1099 workers continues in San Diego. A substantial increase in EDD and IRS audits based upon the explosive ruling by a recent California Supreme Court case. What changed for 1099 workers in California and what are the risks associated with this development? What can the Watkins Firm […]
Employee handbooks are important documents for your San Diego company. Well crafted employee handbooks protect your company from expensive, extended employee related business litigation. The number of wage and hour lawsuits and employee related disputes have skyrocketed in the past few years. Plaintiff’s attorneys are aggressively marketing to help employees to identify employers who are […]
There are substantial penalties for misclassification of independent contractors in San Diego and throughout California. The risk of your business being identified and penalized for independent contractor misclassification has substantially and forever changed due to a recent California Supreme Court ruling. How has this fundamentally and permanently changed the rules of employment in California? The […]
We have often written that downloadable forms lack the depth of protections a San Diego business needs. Why is this so, and how can you keep costs down while ensuring your corporate documents and contracts protect all the investments you have made in your business? If you have placed your San Diego business documents in […]