Proven Strategies For Defending a San Diego Employer

Are you searching for a law firm with a track record of proven strategies for defending a San Diego employer in disputes and employee related litigation?  Are you concerned about a recent complaint to a federal or state agency?  Have you been contacted regarding an “informal” hearing or conference? The...

The Key to Employer Defense in San Diego

What is the key to employer defense in San Diego and across California?  What can any employer learn from experienced employer defense attorney Dan Watkins and the Watkins Firm after 40+ years of experience serving the business, science and tech, real estate and medical / healthcare communities? The number of...

Wrongful Termination or Sexual Harassment Defense Attorney

Are you a San Diego or California employer searching for an experienced, proven wrongful termination or sexual harassment defense attorney? The Watkins Firm has more than four decades of experience defending San Diego and California employers.  If you are a San Diego employer who has allegedly sexually harassed or wrongfully...

Employer Defense Attorney in San Diego

Are you searching for an experienced employer defense attorney in San Diego?  The Watkins Firm has more than four decades of successful employer defense experience.  We represent employers in administrative or "informal" hearings, disputes, PAGA actions, mediation, arbitration and all steps involved in litigation.  Our stellar track record in trial...

Employer Defense for Retaliation Claims

The Watkins Firm has the experienced and proven track record of success with employer defense for retaliation claims by employees or outside agencies.  Retaliation is an issue that is addressed by federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws, as well as California's commercial code.  When is a San Diego employer at...

Employer Defense Begins With the Employee Handbook

The business attorneys for employers at the Watkins Firm can tell you that successful employer defense begins with the employee handbook and is backed up by consistent application of the policies and procedures and thorough documentation. Prevent Disputes and Lawsuits with Your Work Force A San Diego employer can prevent...

Consistent Policies for the Discipline of Employees

San Diego employers should have consistent policies for the discipline of employees and pay close attention to managerial communications throughout the disciplinary process.  A checklist is often the best place to start and another form of documentation for the file. Do you Have an Employee Entering the Discipline Process? We...

San Diego 2024 Minimum Wage Rates

There are new Minimum Wage rates for San Diego in 2024 and minimum wage rates across the State of California.  There is a minimum wage rate for those businesses who are physically located (and the work is being performed) within the city limits of San Diego. The 2024 minimum wage...