How can a San Diego employer succeed at preventing FMLA abuse and winning FMLA disputes before they ever reach litigation?  It is possible, even in California’s “employee leaning” atmosphere to hold employees …

We are focusing on the nature of an independent contractor, as well as the misclassification of independent contractors and the risks associated with this employment issue.  The Department of Labor or DOL …

Two ominous signs from the Department of Labor (DOL) recently – the news that the DOL hired 100 new auditors for independent contractor review and audit procedures, and their conclusion that “Most …

The Watkins Firm provides extensive courtroom experience and a track record of success defending San Diego businesses in ADA litigation, discrimination, sexual harassment and other business litigation.  The number of ADA related …

The number of ADA related lawsuits associated with public commercial spaces is rapidly rising, resulting in unexpected expense and contingent liability for San Diego businesses.  How can you reduce or eliminate the …

2016 has brought dramatic changes in employment law, and saddled the additional responsibility of several significant new HR laws to San Diego employers.  How is a San Diego employer to keep abreast …