The Watkins Firm is your employer wage and hour defense attorney in San Diego and Southern California. We provide general counsel and advice for our employer clients as well as hearing & litigation defense to protect our clients from employee related investigations and lawsuits. The number of employee related wage and hour lawsuits and PAGA actions has exponentially increased each year for the past three years here in southern California. California employment laws continue to change, and it is important for San Diego employers to remain informed and in compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws and regulatory requirements.
An Ounce of Protection …
You know the old saying: “an ounce of protection is worth a pound of cure.” This is true for area employers as well. It begins with a review of existing employee handbooks and policies and procedures manuals. We have paralegals who provide answers to almost any question you might have as an employer for much less than the cost of any attorney. We help you get and keep your house in order and provide quick answers to any question you might face or concern that might arise.
Your Employer Wage and Hour Defense Attorney at the Watkins Firm
There are many types of wage and hour related disputes which arise over the course of employment. Allegations of unpaid overtime is a plaintiff’s favorite in recent years. Your employer wage and hour defense attorney at the Watkins Firm has seen it all in our more than 40 years of experience here in San Diego.
The typical case involves a former employee who alleges a culture of “night and weekend work expectations.” They provide records documenting cell phone use, e-mails and other activities they performed at night or on the weekend and demand payment of back wages as well as other penalties and costs.
Other wage and hour disputes involve minimum hourly compensation in straight commission environments, minimum wage violations, issues with breaks and meals, and disputes involving tips or bonuses. The California Fair Pay Act places additional burdens on San Diego employers regarding compensation across groups of employees who do similar work.
The San Diego employer wage and hour hearing & litigation defense team at the Watkins Firm only represents employers and business owners. We represent our clients at “informal” California Labor Commission hearings and conferences (and there is nothing “informal” about them). We aggressively and effectively defend our clients at these hearings and in disputes and litigation relating their employees.
Your employer wage and hour defense attorney at the Watkins Firm will take prompt action to minimize or remediate legal and financial exposures altogether, as well as a unique approach to resolve these matters quickly and cost-effectively we invite you to review our podcast Episode 26 – Wage and Hour Updates as well as the strong recommendations of our clients and contact the Watkins Firm or call 858-535-1511 for a complimentary consultation today.
