1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In Episode 36 – Best of Sound Business Insights Volume 1 we revisit some of the most important, insightful and entertaining moments of the podcast so far.&amp;nbsp; The episode begins with a few clips about why it is so important to have an experienced, proven business attorney.&amp;nbsp; This includes Dan’s genuine insight that any business should have 3 crucial advisors: an experienced business attorney, a CPA/Tax expert and a banker or source of funding.&amp;nbsp; These are the 3 advisors you can turn to and reply upon for a quick phone call to answer a question as well as insights into the challenges and opportunities you will face along the way. Episode 36 – Best of Sound Business Insights Volume 1 is full of actual stories and the insights they provide as the conversation turns to one of the largest groups of clients we serve at the Watkins Firm: employers.&amp;nbsp; Dan shares his genuine belief that California is far and away the most challenging and toughest state in which to be an employer.&amp;nbsp; Dan shares the many types of challenges and regulations one faces as an employer, as well as the genuine and extensive risks of employee-related litigation and plaintiff’s lawsuits.&amp;nbsp; What are the important issues you need to address as an employer?&amp;nbsp; What are the best strategies for important documents such as the employee handbook, employment agreement and policies and procedures?&amp;nbsp; What important changes have occurred most recently in federal and state courts and how has this completely and positively changed the game for California employers (hint: big news in arbitration)? Toward the conclusion of Episode 36 – Best of Sound Business Insights Volume 1 we speak with Katya Adams who is the Office Administrator and HR consultant for the Watkins Firm.&amp;nbsp; Katya provides insightful answers to some of the most often asked questions from clients who are employers including how to classify workers and the structure of payment.&amp;nbsp; Katya provides a few surprises including the steps required to implement a 4 day, 10 hour a day work environment.&amp;nbsp; Listen to Dan Watkins as he shares stories of real employers and learn the secret of the most important thing you can do the moment you learn about any employee-related dispute or lawsuit.&amp;nbsp; We hope you enjoy the first installment of our “Best of” series. Sound Business Insights https://watkinsfirm.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/28016523/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/28016523