The Watkins Firm has more than four decades of experience successfully representing San Diego employers in settlement conferences and hearings before the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement and other state and federal agencies. It has never been more difficult for a San Diego or Southern California employer to meet all of the requirements established in local, state and federal laws and regulations.
Defending San Diego Employers in Labor Disputes and Employee-related Cases
We defend San Diego employers in cases involving but not limited to:
- California Employment Development Department (EDD) Proceedings
- California Labor Commissioner Hearings and Conferences
- Appearances Before the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing
- Disputes before the US Department of Labor
- Complaints and Issues with the US Equal Opportunity Commission
If you are a San Diego employer and are contacted by a federal or state agency regarding an “informal” hearing or conference it should raise immediate red flags. These meetings are anything but informal. They usually begin with the hearing officer or Deputy Labor Commissioner aggressively examining an employer regarding US and California labor laws.
The vast majority of San Diego employers are not experts in labor law. The gaps in their knowledge are often quickly exposed which prejudices the perception of the hearing officer. In many cases they will attempt to move directly into a “settlement conference.” The result – a settlement where you write a substantial check.
Representing San Diego Employers in Settlement Conferences and Labor Disputes
Why do you need attorneys with extensive experience representing San Diego employers in settlement conferences and labor disputes? California agencies have coined the term “wage theft” which exposes their bias as it relates to employee wage and hour issues and other employment related matters. This is why you need Watkins Firm employer defense attorneys who have extensive experience representing San Diego employers in these cases as well as settlement conferences and hearings.
The Watkins Firm attorneys protect you at every step in the process. We contact the agency requesting documentation and background information regarding the complaint. We counsel you in preparation for discussions with agency representatives and represent you in the hearing or conference, We work to make sure you are prepared for the experience. We work to legally establish a firm defense against allegations leveled by the agency or employee in question. Our goal is to have the matter closed or to achieve a positive finding which reflects our client’s goals.
If you are search for attorneys with extensive experience representing San Diego employers in settlement conferences and hearings we invite you to review our podcast, Episode 28 – Common Employer Disputes and Defenses, the strong recommendations of our clients and contact the Watkins Firm or call 858-535-1511 for a complimentary consultation today.
