Episode 29 – Recent Big News in Arbitration begins with an overview of the Supreme Court ruling in Chamber of Commerce v Bonta. On February 15, 2023 the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decided that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) preempts California AB 51, rendering it literally unenforceable. We, the...
Sound Business Insights Episode 28 – Common Employer Disputes and Defenses
In Sound Business Insights Episode 28 – Common Employer Disputes and Defenses Dan Watkins shares many of the types of disputes that San Diego and Southern California employers find themselves in as well as insight into the strategies for defending them from allegations and in agency and plaintiff’s lawsuits. Risks...
The Crack Down on Independent Contractor Misclassification in San Diego
Federal and California agencies such as the IRS and EDD have engaged in a crack down on independent contractor misclassification in San Diego and Southern California. What is the new A-B-C test and how does a substantial change in California employment law affect employers across our state? Misclassification is a...
Sound Business Insights Episode 18 – Private Attorneys General Act or PAGA
We present the next episode in our podcast “Sound Business Insights” with Episode 18 – Private Attorneys General Act or PAGA – an overview of a substantial potential risk for San Diego and Southern California employers. The number of PAGA-related lawsuits has substantially increased over the past few years. Through...
Arbitration Clauses in a San Diego Employment Agreement
What does an employer need to know about arbitration clauses in a San Diego employment agreement? Arbitration clauses were standard components of any employment agreement in California for decades. These clauses provided for mandatory arbitration in the event of many disputes including wage and hour claims, harassment and/or discrimination. Recent...
How Does Misclassification Affect San Diego Healthcare Businesses?
How does misclassification affect San Diego healthcare businesses? How can the Watkins Firm support your Medical business or healthcare related entity protect against misclassification of employees under the recent Supreme Court ruling? The Watkins Firm can help you to come into compliance with independent contractor or employee classification and the...