When is the need for a proven employer defense attorney in San Diego and Southern California? It isn’t a matter of if, we can tell you that. The San Diego based employer defense lawyers at the Watkins Firm have four decades of experience serving the San Diego and Southern California...
Attorney to Defend a San Diego Employer Against Retaliation Claims
Are you search for an experienced attorney to defend a San Diego employer against retaliation claims? The experienced employer defense and business litigation attorneys at the Watkins Firm have served San Diego employers for four decades. One of the recent trends that is concerning is the increase in employer retaliation...
What Do Employers in San Diego Need to Know for 2023
What do employers in San Diego need to know for 2023? Important new laws are taking effect in California effective January 1, 2023 and they will affect everything from the California Family Rights Act, Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families, bereavement, pay data and job postings (SB 1162) and workplace safety (SB...
California Enacted SB 1162 With Additional Reporting Requirements for San Diego Employers
Late in September of this year California enacted SB 1162 with additional reporting requirements for many San Diego employers. SB 1162 amended California Government and Labor Code sections of the law to require additional reporting of payroll-related information while increasing pay scale transparency. The changes will take effect on January...
Defending a San Diego Employer Sexual Harassment Case
Are you searching for San Diego employer defense attorneys with a proven track record for defending a San Diego employer sexual harassment case successfully? You may be surprised to learn that the specific behavior of a San Diego boss, employer or business owner doesn’t mean they will lose an employer...
Reviews and Termination Facts for a San Diego Employer
What are some of the most important reviews and termination facts for a San Diego employer to understand and comply with? Does a San Diego employer have to provide a review? Why is terminating a worker such a difficult issue for a San Diego employer? Do I Have to Give...
Proven Employer Labor Hearing Representation in San Diego
Are you searching for proven employer labor hearing representation in San Diego? The employer defense attorneys at the Watkins Firm have more than four decades of experience representing and defending San Diego employers before hearings of the California Labor Commissioner and other state and federal agencies. If you have received...
Salary History Ban – a San Diego Employer Can’t Ask About Salary History?
Why can’t a San Diego employer ask about salary history during the hiring process? A recent law regarding a salary history ban for San Diego and California employers was enacted to prohibit California and San Diego employers from asking questions about or relying upon the salary history information of a...
Arbitration Clauses in a San Diego Employment Agreement
What does an employer need to know about arbitration clauses in a San Diego employment agreement? Arbitration clauses were standard components of any employment agreement in California for decades. These clauses provided for mandatory arbitration in the event of many disputes including wage and hour claims, harassment and/or discrimination. Recent...