What are the new changes in California’s fair pay act that went into effect January 1? How could those changes affect San Diego employers with multiple offices throughout the region or across the state? Even employers who manage a single site location may find issues if their rates of pay...
Are San Diego Small Business Owners Truly Pessimistic about 2016?
A recent study released by Union Bank shows that San Diego small business owners are more concerned with the local economy in this election year. This is the result of a 23% increase in this year’s survey over last year on the question of whether the national economy is headed...
ADA Compliance is the Law For All Public Areas and Commercial Businesses
All public access areas of a commercial business or property must meet ADA compliance laws and the California Building Code (CBC) to ensure that public spaces are accessible to anyone with a disability. You may be surprised to learn that between 16% and 20% of Americans qualify as “disabled” under...
ADA Compliance for San Diego Employers
ADA compliance for San Diego employers has two primary components: Policies and Procedures for Employees, and Compliance with Public Space, Services and Amenities laws. The “lawyers for employers” at the Watkins Firm work with our clients in every phase of the process to ensure that a company is in full...
ADA Litigation Defense Attorneys Based in San Diego
The number of ADA related lawsuits has sharply risen in the past few years here in San Diego, and across the State of California. Many lawsuits are brought by plaintiffs who are consistently in court on the matter, those we often refer to in the legal industry as “serial plaintiffs.” ...
Cumis Counsel for Lawsuits Associated with Insurance Policy Coverage
The Watkins Firm serves as independent or Cumis Counsel for lawsuits associated with insurance policy coverage, and the defense of those who are exposed to liability as a result. In California, our laws recognize that the policy holder of an insurance company may not receive the full benefit of legal...
How Does the New California Fair Pay Act Affect Your Business?
Many employers in the San Diego region are concerned about the impact of the California Fair Pay Act, and the changes that went into effect at the first of the year. What does a San Diego employer need to know about the California Fair Pay Act? Generally speaking, the law...
Compliance with ADA Title I and Title III Laws and Regulations
San Diego employers are required to review and ensure compliance with all ADA Title I and Title III regulations and laws. The number of ADA related lawsuits has climbed exponentially over the past few years, and employers with public spaces and amenities are common targets of an ADA action. How...
ADA Litigation Cases on the Rise in San Diego
San Diego employers should take note that ADA litigation cases are on the rise locally and across the State of California. In many cases, they are brought by plaintiffs who have filed multiple lawsuits across the state. The primary takeaway for San Diego employers is this: Ensure that your employment...