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 […]
We are focusing on the nature of an independent contractor, as well as the misclassification of independent contractors and the risks associated with this employment issue. The Department of Labor or DOL has released an “interpretation” on applications of the Fair Labor Standards ACT or FLSA defined as “Economic Realities Factors”. This guideline informs […]
Two ominous signs from the Department of Labor (DOL) recently – the news that the DOL hired 100 new auditors for independent contractor review and audit procedures, and their conclusion that “Most workers are employees.” The DOL released new “interpretive” guidelines that significantly tighten the definition of an independent contractor, making the use of independent […]
The Watkins Firm provides extensive courtroom experience and a track record of success defending San Diego businesses in ADA litigation, discrimination, sexual harassment and other business litigation. The number of ADA related lawsuits has rapidly increased over the past few years, and our business attorneys provide sound counsel to help our corporate clients to come […]
The number of ADA related lawsuits associated with public commercial spaces is rapidly rising, resulting in unexpected expense and contingent liability for San Diego businesses. How can you reduce or eliminate the risk of an ADA dispute? The experienced business attorneys at the Watkins Firm are helping San Diego businesses to comply with ADA guidelines, […]