The experienced employer defense attorneys at the Watkins Firm have provided sound counsel and advice to local business owners and entrepreneurs for decades. The need for representing San Diego employers in FMLA disputes has sharply increased over the past few years, and there are several strategies we provide to our clients to reduce their exposure and minimize the impact of an FMLA dispute. What steps can a San Diego employer take to reduce their exposure to FMLA related financial liability? What policies and procedures can support a local employer and diminish the number of FMLA related disputes that arise?
The Family and Medical Leave Act or FMLA was established to protect workers, and to ensure that they are able to care for seriously ill family members and bond with new additions to the family. Unfortunately, like any other law or program, FMLA has been a source of abuse by a small percentage of the local work force. These abuses can lead to significant financial exposure for some local employers. While representing San Diego employers in FMLA disputes we work to strengthen all aspects of wage and hour and employment related documentation to ensure that all aspects of employment law are within compliance, while providing protections against future lawsuits or disputes from employees.
Representing San Diego employers in FMLA disputes begins with sound policies and procedures. Management and corporate officers must have a thorough understanding of the law and how it is applied within their own company. FMLA leave must be fairly administered, and can place a burden on the “business need” of local employers. This is simply one of the challenges business owners face. However, well crafted employment contracts, employee handbooks as well as company policies and procedures can prevent abuse of FMLA, as in cases of disciplinary action, termination, or even denied leave or holiday scheduling.
When an FMLA dispute arises, your attorneys at the Watkins Firm help to resolve the dispute quickly and cost-effectively. We help to prevent disputes from becoming time consuming and expensive lawsuits requiring litigation and additional exposure. Our extensive experience at trial and negotiation skills help to influence the outcome of internal disputes, and prevent other attorneys from attempting to widen the dispute.
We invite San Diego employers to review the strong recommendations of our clients and contact the Watkins Firm or call 858-535-1511 for a complimentary consultation today.
We will discuss FMLA strategies, as well as all of the recent changes in California law. San Diego employers carry a lot of responsibility, and compliance failure leads to significant financial outlay. Learn how our employer defense strategies reduce your exposure, and create an atmosphere that contributes to effective employment relationships.
