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...
Eliminate Independent Contractor Misclassification Risk in SD
Is it possible to eliminate independent contractor misclassification risk in San Diego? There are a lot of questions about putting a stop to independent misclassification exposure in San Diego especially as it relates to the recent Supreme Court ruling. Many San Diego and southern California businesses rely upon independent contractors...
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...
Effective Employee Handbook for San Diego Employers
Are you searching for attorneys with extensive experience creating and implementing an effective employee handbook for San Diego employers? The employee handbook is one of the most important corporate documents for any business. It establishes the foundation for the employment relationship and provides necessary and valuable protections for any San Diego...
Do Your Employees in San Diego Abuse FMLA Leave?
Do your employees in San Diego Abuse FMLA leave? If the answer is “yes” you are not alone. There is a rising tide of FMLA associated litigation clogging California Courts. What is a San Diego employer to do, and how can you reduce your exposure to an FMLA lawsuit or...
An Effective Employment Contract is Crucial to Business Success
An effective employment contract and associated documents are crucial to business success. Employment related litigation has more than doubled over the past few years resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in liabilities for US and San Diego employers. What steps can you take to reduce the risk of an...
Employment Contracts Prevent Employee Lawsuits and Disputes
San Diego employers have witnessed a sharp rise in the number of employee related cases such as unpaid overtime and employee misclassification. The experienced employer defense attorneys at the Watkins Firm help our clients to understand how effectively crafted employment contracts prevent employee lawsuits and disputes. The offer letter, employment...