Employer Defense in Wage and Hour Disputes in San Diego

Employer Defense in Wage and Hour Disputes in San Diego – Resolution

If you are looking for experienced attorneys with a proven track record of employer defense in wage and hour disputes in San Diego in a timely and cost-efficient manner we invite you to consider the Watkins Firm.  Our experienced wage and hour attorneys have served San Diego employers for almost four decades, and help to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.  We help employers to prevent wage and hour disputes before they ever arise and provide effective service resolving San Diego wage and hour disputes when they arise.

Reasons for Wage and Hour Disputes in San Diego

There are many reasons for a wage and hour dispute between an employer and their work force.  Disputes arise over many aspects of employment, including but not limited to:

  • Commission Disputes
  • Allegations of Unpaid Overtime
  • Compliance with meal and rest breaks
  • Questions associated with the California Fair Pay Act
  • Distortion or abuse of federal employment law including ADA and FMLA

The key to employer defense in wage and hour disputes in San Diego is consistent documentation, the interview of all parties and immediate action to resolve or remediate any potential exposure our employer clients may have.

Effective Employer Defense in Wage and Hour Disputes in San Diego

Resolving San Diego wage and hour disputes quickly and cost-effectively relies upon immediate action on the part of the employer.  The faster our employer clients contact the Watkins Firm for a free consultation once they become aware of any potential dispute the greater the odds we will be able to efficiently resolve it.

The good news is that the Watkins Firm is able to resolve most of these cases through effective, leveraged negotiation.  Ultimately an effective employer defense in wage and hour disputes in San Diego can include everything from negotiation to mediation and arbitration or representing our clients before federal or state Labor Boards.

Red Flags for Any San Diego Employer

What are some of the red flags for any San Diego area employer?  The most obvious may be a complaint directly from an employee or the receipt of any communication from outside counsel requesting payroll information and other data regarding an employee or group of employees.

If you have been contacted by a federal agency or a California agency such as the Labor Commissioner regarding an “informal hearing” it should also raise immediate red flags.  These hearings and conferences are anything but “informal” and are designed to put an employer immediately into a defensive posture ultimately leading to an expensive settlement.

A recent Supreme Court decision has raised substantial issues for San Diego employers who use independent contractors as a part of their primary business strategy.  The misclassification of independent contractors and 1099 workers can result in substantial financial consequences which often threaten the financial viability of the business.

Resolution of a Wage and Hour Defense Case

Resolving wage and hour disputes in San Diego begins with preventing them before they ever arise.  Effective resolution requires our attorneys to become involved as early in the process as possible to resolve these disputes before they escalate to an employee complaint to a labor agency or a lawsuit.  Effective, early action absolutely helps to remediate and resolve any substantive issues and reduce our client’s exposure.  The Watkins Firm has extensive experience defending San Diego employers in many actions ranging from wage and hour disputes to PAGA actions, as well as accusations of discrimination, wrongful termination or retaliation.  If you are a San Diego or Southern California who is aware of a dispute with an employee or group of employees 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.

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