Have you heard about recent changes regarding independent contractor and employee misclassification in California? Game changer, or status quo for California employers with independent contractors? A decision rendered by the California Supreme Court in the case of Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court (often referred to simply as “Dynamex”)...
Rectifying Employee Misclassification in San Diego
Why should employers be concerned about rectifying employee misclassification in San Diego and Southern California? The misclassification of employees as a 1099 workers or independent contractors in California can result in heavy civil and financial penalties including back pay, overtime, payroll taxes, benefits and even retirement contributions. The Target on...
The Financial Risks of a Misclassified Independent Contractor
What are the financial risks of a misclassified independent contractor in San Diego and Southern California? What recent major changes in law, and resulting strategies by the IRS, EDD, FTB and the California Labor Board are a genuine threat to your money and your company? When is a worker an...
Misclassification of Employees as 1099 Workers
Are you a San Diego employer who uses 1099 workers as part of your business operations? How could the misclassification of employees as 1099 workers increase your risk of litigation and expose your company to substantial penalties and financial damages? Why should you give serious consideration to how you structure...
The Crack Down on Independent Contractor Misclassification in San Diego
Federal and California agencies such as the IRS and EDD have engaged in a crack down on independent contractor misclassification in San Diego and Southern California. What is the new A-B-C test and how does a substantial change in California employment law affect employers across our state? Misclassification is a...
ABC Guide to Misclassification Risk for San Diego Employers
The Watkins Firm published an ABC guide to misclassification risk for San Diego employers in the past. Legal battles continue as the Courts and Legislature of California work to clarify the implementation and enforcement of these new measures. What does it mean for California and San Diego area employers? What...
The Misclassification of Independent Contractors is Expensive
The misclassification of independent contractors is expensive and in many cases can threaten the financial viability of a company or corporation. How can a San Diego employer avoid the expense of employee misclassification as a result of changes in laws applying to independent contractors? What is the New Law Regarding...
The Recently Implemented ABC Test for Independent Contractors is Retroactive
The California Supreme Court’s ruling regarding the findings of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Vazquez v. Jan-Pro Franchising International, Inc., has determined decisively that the recently implemented ABC test for independent contractors is retroactive to April 30, 2018 for California employers and those providing work to independent contractors. ...
Questions the EDD and Agencies Ask to Identify Misclassified Workers
What are the questions the EDD and agencies ask to identify misclassified workers? What do you need to know as an employer in San Diego? The California Employment Development Department and the United States Department of Labor (DOL) continue to work with other California agencies and the IRS cracking down...