What happened to the new federal overtime rules and what impact will a new administration have upon them? A US District Judge in Texas issued an injunction to implementation of the new laws back on November 22, 2016 – days before the law was scheduled to take effect on December...
Outlook for San Diego Small Business and Corporations is Optimistic for 2017
Many local indicators from Chamber of Commerce surveys to business journals report guarded optimism and a positive outlook for San Diego small business and corporations in 2017. The Watkins Firm is prepared to help take your business to “the next level” in 2017, whatever that may look like to you....
Optimism for San Diego Business Returns for 2017
The San Diego Chamber of Commerce recently released its survey on “optimism” based upon the feedback of chamber members. The survey respondents predicted optimism for San Diego business returns for 2017. The survey asks respondents to rate the current business climate from a score of “100” which means exceptional to...
City Counsel Approves Measure to Spend $2.5 Million to Boost Business in San Diego
City Counsel has approved a measure to spend $2.5 Million to boost business in San Diego and surrounding communities. The measure is to be funded by money from a defunct state tax credit program to support economic and work force development initiatives. There will be eight programs designed to boost...
New Federal Overtime Rules On Hold
The new federal overtime rules approved as part of the Fair Labor Standards Act were set to take effect December 1st. With the new federal overtime rules on hold many San Diego employers are wondering what to do? A federal Judge in Texas, The Honorable Amos Mazzant, has granted a...
The New Federal Overtime Pay Rule Takes Effect December 1
By now, most San Diego employers understand that the new federal overtime pay rule take effect December 1 of this year. If you think you will be able to get past these new regulations we have a few things to keep in mind. Wage and hour lawsuits have increased by...
Continued Growth Forecasted for San Diego Businesses in 2016
Many indicators are pointing to continued growth for San Diego businesses in 2016. San Diego has been a strong leader in economic recovery and development over the past few years. One simply has to look into the skies downtown to see visible proof of the new real estate developments, and...
The Watkins Firm Wishes All a Happy and Prosperous New Year
Happy New Year! The Watkins Firm appreciates the business and personal relationships we have shared and developed over the past year. We look forward to 2016, a promising new year of growth and prosperity. Economic forecasts for the foreseeable future in 2016 are encouraging, and the San Diego region should continue...
Happy Thanksgiving San Diego
There are many things to be thankful for this year, professionally and personally. Here at the Watkins Firm, we are encouraged by and thankful for the positive signs we continue to see in the business, construction, real estate and medical sectors of the local economy. Business is growing, and the economic...