Under what conditions can a salaried employee be owed overtime in San Diego? Are you taking every step necessary to prevent overtime disputes from arising, even after an employee has left your company? What policies, procedures and strategies can an employer put in place to reduce or eliminate risks associated...
Reduce Legal Risks as an Employer During Worker Reviews
Employee performance reviews are one of the most crucial tools a San Diego employer can utilize to legally and effectively manage workers. The goal of most interactions with an employee should be to increase effective performance and reduce negative workplace consequences. The same holds true for companies searching for ways...
Understand Your Risk and Liability when Employees Drive While at Work
There is a substantial risk of liability when an employee is driving while on the clock for your company. Business owners and employers in San Diego must understand their risk and liability when employees drive while at work for their company. It can be as simple as running up to...
Employers Should Have Strict Consistent Policies for Employee Discipline
San Diego employers should have strict consistent policies for employee discipline and pay close attention to managerial communications throughout the disciplinary process. Anytime an employee is entering the discipline process, employers should be ready for other issues to surface as a defensive mechanism. This is often a time when issues...
New DOL Guidelines on Joint Employer Status
For the first time in 60 years there are new DOL guidelines on joint employer status. What is joint employer liability and how can the Watkins Firm help to protect your business interests as a San Diego employer or business professional while understanding and implementing new employment related laws and...
Union Tribune Article Notes San Diego Employers Owe $2 Million in Back Pay
A recent article in the Union Tribune highlights a concern the Watkins Firm has been communicating to its business and clients who are San Diego employers: The California Labor Commissioner’s office is restructuring resources and data systems to enforce new employment laws. The article claimed of the 6,533 claims reviewed...
New DOL Overtime Rules Left Some Policies Unchanged
The Department of Labor or DOL recently released new federal overtime regulations that will take effect December 1 of this year. The new DOL overtime rules may have a tremendous effect on some San Diego employers as the new overtime threshold increased to $913 a week or $46,467 per year. ...
What is Considered a Working Hour under New Federal Overtime Laws?
By now, you have probably heard of the sweeping changes made to federal overtime laws in mid-May of this year. Previous blogs have covered the basic rules for overtime, what has changed based upon the new law, and a few strategies to prevent unpaid overtime allegations. In this installment, we...
2016 Has Brought Significant New HR Laws to San Diego Employers
2016 has brought dramatic changes in employment law, and saddled the additional responsibility of several significant new HR laws to San Diego employers. How is a San Diego employer to keep abreast of the rapidly changing landscape of federal, state and local laws while avoiding disputes with employees, lawsuits and...