Many California and San Diego business owners are rightfully concerned about the question of independent contractors or employees as they plan new business strategies for growth in 2022. While momentum at the federal level has stalled, the question of independent contractor or employee has never presented greater challenges. The State...
New Perspective on the Misclassification of Independent Contractors
A recent California Supreme Court decision requires a new perspective on the misclassification of independent contractors and 1099 workers. The specific case targets businesses who have classified many or all of their workers as independent contractors or 1099 workers. For many years, California and San Diego employers have utilized 1099...
Are Your Employees Misclassified as 1099 Workers
Are your employees misclassified as 1099 workers or independent contractors? San Diego employers should be aware that the Federal Department of Labor (DOL), the IRS as well as California’s Franchise Tax Board and Employment Development Department are auditing many local companies searching for employees misclassified as 1099 workers or independent contractors. The...
Stiff Challenges for San Diego Businesses with 1099 Workers
The stiff challenges for San Diego businesses with 1099 workers continues in San Diego. A substantial increase in EDD and IRS audits based upon the explosive ruling by a recent California Supreme Court case. What changed for 1099 workers in California and what are the risks associated with this development? ...
Substantial Penalties for Misclassification of Independent Contractors
There are substantial penalties for misclassification of independent contractors in San Diego and throughout California. The risk of your business being identified and penalized for independent contractor misclassification has substantially and forever changed due to a recent California Supreme Court ruling. How has this fundamentally and permanently changed the rules...
How Does Misclassification Affect San Diego Healthcare Businesses?
How does misclassification affect San Diego healthcare businesses? How can the Watkins Firm support your Medical business or healthcare related entity protect against misclassification of employees under the recent Supreme Court ruling? The Watkins Firm can help you to come into compliance with independent contractor or employee classification and the...
Misclassifying 1099 Workers and Independent Contractors in San Diego
One thing is certain for the coming new year: misclassifying 1099 workers and independent contractors in San Diego will continue to bring substantial financial penalties and threaten the survival of many businesses. The California EDD has made it a high priority for the coming year. The first question you will face...
The Penalties for Independent Contractor Misclassification
What are the penalties for independent contractor misclassification in San Diego or Southern California? What is the recent Supreme Court decision everyone is talking about, and why is it important to come into immediate compliance with the new law? The central issue which came out of the recent Supreme Court...
The Decision of Independent Contractor or Employee
When new entrepreneurs start-up a new company here in San Diego, they ask us why they should pay a few hundred dollars for help setting up their new company, instead of just downloading a form and taking the least expensive road. One specific example that has come to light recently...