What is “cumis counsel” and when is an insured party eligible for cumis counsel in San Diego? Cumis counsel is an independent counsel that represents the interest of an insured defendant in a lawsuit that involves insurance coverage, when the underlying facts of the lawsuit create a “conflict of interest” for the insurance company’s lawyers. […]
A recent article in the Tribune is another source of evidence of the risks for San Diego employers in 2016 and beyond. The article discussed efforts by federal and state agencies to monitor employer wage and hour compliance, and the ramped up efforts of those agencies to target employers to collect back wages and taxes […]
San Diego employers are reacting to changes in California’s Fair Pay Act and the impact it is having upon employees across the State of California. One of the first major changes in the Fair Pay Act law relates to an employees right to be able to openly ask any other employee how much they are […]
The Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA was passed in the 1990’s to ensure that all people with disabilities will have an opportunity to access employment opportunities, as well as public spaces and amenities offered to visitors. We fully agree with the intent of these laws, and in the protection of those who face challenges […]
ADA litigation in San Diego is at an all-time high. Business owners who cater to the public understand ADA compliance in San Diego is a must in this highly litigious period of time. Many lawsuits are frivolous in nature, in an attempt to quickly settle for the minimum $4,000 per violation established by California law. […]
How can a San Diego employer succeed at preventing FMLA abuse and winning FMLA disputes before they ever reach litigation? It is possible, even in California’s “employee leaning” atmosphere to hold employees accountable to FMLA laws and regulations, prevent abuse and avoid the threat of an FMLA investigation or lawsuit. What are some ideas for […]