The recent severe storms in California and resulting damages have reminded us of a classic question: Is this covered by my insurance policy or not? Do you believe you have a valid claim which has been denied by your insurance company? What is insurance “bad faith?” Honest Mistake or Insurance Bad Faith The first concept […]
In Episode 31 – ABCs of What to Do If You are Sued Dan Watkins discusses the steps to take if you learn you have been sued (served with papers) or have heard through witnesses or other parties that a lawsuit may be coming your way. “If you’re in business, it’s not really a question […]
In Sound Business Insights Podcast Episode 30 – Management Service Organization or MSOs Dan discusses one of the most effective ways to improve a medical practice or healthcare-related business: the Management Service Organization or MSO. What is an MSO and how can it help a medical practice or healthcare business to improve operational profitability, increase […]
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 Your Back as an Employer […]
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 independent contractor, and when are […]
There have been substantial recent developments in arbitration clauses for San Diego employers. The legal waves began when the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) recently published a decision which profoundly affected arbitration clauses for San Diego and Southern California employers and their employment contracts. The case, Epic Systems v. Lewis, known commonly as […]