The new California Fair Pay Act that took effect January 1st of this year brings substantial new requirements for California employers who pay employees various rates based upon different shifts and offices located in more expensive cities. The new law specifically addresses these situations and places tight restrictions upon the reasons employers can legally use […]
What is a Cumis Counsel? A San Diego cumis counsel defends the interests of insured parties who are involved in litigation based upon insurance policy coverage. In many lawsuits, the potential exposure of the insured defendant may exceed the limits provided in the insurance policy itself. California law uniquely understands the conflict of interest that […]
All public access areas of a commercial business or property must meet ADA compliance laws and the California Building Code (CBC) to ensure that public spaces are accessible to anyone with a disability. You may be surprised to learn that between 16% and 20% of Americans qualify as “disabled” under ADA guidelines. The requirements for […]
ADA compliance for San Diego employers has two primary components: Policies and Procedures for Employees, and Compliance with Public Space, Services and Amenities laws. The “lawyers for employers” at the Watkins Firm work with our clients in every phase of the process to ensure that a company is in full compliance with ADA regulations. ADA […]
The number of ADA related lawsuits has sharply risen in the past few years here in San Diego, and across the State of California. Many lawsuits are brought by plaintiffs who are consistently in court on the matter, those we often refer to in the legal industry as “serial plaintiffs.” They are looking for a […]
The Watkins Firm serves as independent or Cumis Counsel for lawsuits associated with insurance policy coverage, and the defense of those who are exposed to liability as a result. In California, our laws recognize that the policy holder of an insurance company may not receive the full benefit of legal representation by the attorneys who […]