Correlation Between a CEO’s Pay and Shareholder Returns in San Diego

Is there a correlation between a CEO’s pay and shareholder returns?  Anytime shareholders invest in a business, they have legal rights that should be protected. Regardless of how large or small their share is, the management of the company should be impacted by their shareholders. Unfortunately, that is not always how business happens in San […]

How Does Misclassification Affect San Diego Healthcare Businesses?

How does misclassification affect San Diego healthcare businesses?  How can the Watkins Firm support your Medical business or healthcare related entity protect against misclassification of employees under the recent Supreme Court ruling? The Watkins Firm can help you to come into compliance with independent contractor or employee classification and the new California standard that “all […]

Misclassifying 1099 Workers and Independent Contractors in San Diego

One thing is certain for the coming new year: misclassifying 1099 workers and independent contractors in San Diego will continue to bring substantial financial penalties and threaten the survival of many businesses.  The California EDD has made it a high priority for the coming year.  The first question you will face in your next EDD business […]

The Penalties for Independent Contractor Misclassification

What are the penalties for independent contractor misclassification in San Diego or Southern California?  What is the recent Supreme Court decision everyone is talking about, and why is it important to come into immediate compliance with the new law?  The central issue which came out of the recent Supreme Court case is the new baseline […]

3 Things to Keep in Mind When Dissolving Your San Diego Business

What are the 3 things to keep in mind when dissolving your San Diego business or entity?  If the time comes to close your business for any reason, there are many things that should be completed to properly dissolve the company. We’ve outlined a few of the most significant ones here. Properly file dissolution documents. […]

The Decision of Independent Contractor or Employee in San Diego

When new entrepreneurs start-up a new company here in San Diego, they ask us why they should pay a few hundred dollars for help setting up their new company, instead of just downloading a form and taking the least expensive road.  One specific example that has come to light recently is the choice of how […]

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