Are you looking for a San Diego law firm with experience defending San Diego employers in misclassification related cases? Are the implications of the recent Supreme Court decision creating challenges for your San Diego business? Your are not alone. This important legal opinion was a game changing legal decision by the California Supreme Court which has powerful implications and represents a potential threat to many San Diego companies with independent contractors or 1099 workers.
The experienced employer defense attorneys at the Watkins Firm are prepared to provide sound counsel and develop the best strategy to help you through this complex and genuinely risky business and financial challenge. It is important to understand the underlying new element of California labor law: all workers in California are presumed to be employees unless the provider of work can prove otherwise using the new A-B-C test. How can you come into compliance with this law if independent contractors are crucial to your business strategy?
Defending San Diego employers in misclassification related cases is complex and the answers can be quite challenging. The first step is to verify the proper classification of employees and independent contractors via the new A-B-C test. The next step is to develop a legal strategy to migrate existing independent contractors into employment without generating new issues or exposing the company to up to 4 years of “look back” compensation. You see, the California EDD and the IRS are actively reviewing and auditing all California businesses with 1099 workers. It is easy for the agencies to identify even small companies with just a few independent contractors. If a California or federal agency determines your independent contractors are misclassified you are immediately exposed to substantial, often crushing financial consequences which can and will threaten the viability of your business.
Are you concerned about inquiries by the EDD or looking for attorneys with proven experience defending San Diego employers in misclassification related cases involving independent contractors or 1099 workers?
We invite you to review the strong recommendations of our clients and contact the Watkins Firm or call 858-535-1511 for a complimentary consultation today. It will not be possible to ignore this game changing ruling. The consequences could literally be catastrophic to your company. You are presently being targeted by the EDD and IRS and it’s simply a matter of time. The issue at hand is to correct the underlying issues which not only strengthens your position it reduces exposure to additional financial consequences.
