The Law Offices of Douglas F. Walters

01/09/2019

DID YOU KNOW? Many employment-related lawsuits are taken on a CONTINGENCY BASIS. This usually means that, if you're the person suing and you DON'T win your case, you DON'T have to pay a dime!

Don't shy away from enforcing your rights as an employee based on the misconception that you'll have to pay an attorney a bunch of money to do so! Your case may very well be one that is taken on contingency.

CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION! We'll let you know what your options are and how to best proceed given your situation.

01/02/2019

Happy New Year Facebook! Hope everyone enjoyed their holiday season and that you're ready to get the year started off right at work! Here are some changes to labor & employment law in California as we head into 2019! Make sure both you and your employer is/employees are up to speed!

New labor laws take effect January 1, 2019 that apply to both employees and employers. Our employment lawyer explains important changes you need to know.

12/21/2018

Happy Friday, Facebook! Have you checked out our new website yet? If not, what are you waiting for!?

San Diego Employment Lawyer. For the highest quality representation call Attorney Doug Walters at 858-623-5655 for a Free Consultation.

12/14/2018

Our last Employment Law Newsletter for 2018 is here! In this issue we discuss some very important updates and changes to labor and employment laws that take effect in California at the turn of the year. If you either are employed or employ others, you will definitely not want to miss this! Don’t get left behind as we head into the new year and give us a ring if you have any questions. We would be more than happy to help you understand these new laws and how to navigate them at the workplace.

By the way, have you checked out our new website!? Let us know what you think!

New labor laws take effect January 1, 2019 that apply to both employees and employers. Our employment lawyer explains important changes you need to know.

12/14/2018

We are extremely excited to announce the launch of our new and improved website! Do yourself a favor and check out AttorneyWalters.com, and let us know your thoughts! We really appreciate your input!

San Diego Employment Lawyer. For the highest quality representation call Attorney Doug Walters at 858-623-5655 for a Free Consultation.

11/13/2018

Today we salute all of our servicemen and servicewomen who have fought, and continue to fight, to protect the freedom we all enjoy here at home. A huge thank you to all of our veterans for their service to our amazing country!

10/01/2018

Hey friends in Berkeley, California - did you know your local minimum wage rate has increased? Effective TODAY, all employees working for employers of any size must be paid at least $15.00/hour! This marks another step towards achieving California's goal of implementing a state-wide minimum wage of $15/hour.

How do you feel about the march towards a $15/hour minimum wage? We have our thoughts, but we would love to hear from you too!

09/29/2018

We get far too many calls from employees who tell us their boss won't pay them overtime just because their job title is "social media manager," or because they make more than minimum wage. Here is why their bosses are wrong.

You are not entitled to earn overtime wages because your hourly rate is at least twice (2x) the minimum wage, right? Wrong! You are paid a salary rather than an hourly rate, so you are therefore exempt from overtime laws, right? Wrong! Your employer does not owe you overtime wages simply because you

07/03/2018

Speaking of wages, here is our latest newsletter! In this volume we discuss one of the alternatives to filing a law suit that is available to CA employees whose employer still owe them compensation.

Employers fail, refuse or neglect to pay their employees far too frequently. As a result, employees are often forced to utilize legal processes to

06/29/2018

Hey California! Did you know that many localities within the state have their own minimum wage rates that are actually higher than the state mandated minimum? Moreover, many of these rates will be increasing this Sunday! Here is a list of several localities whose minimum wages will increase effective July 1st:

For Emeryville, CA:
- Businesses with 55 or fewer employees = $15.00
- Businesses with 56 or more employees = $15.69

For the County of Los Angeles:
- Businesses with 25 or fewer employees = $12.00
- Businesses with 26 or more employees = $13.25

For Malibu, CA:
- Businesses with 25 or fewer employees = $12.00
- Businesses with 26 or more employees = $13.25

For Milpitas, CA:
- All businesses = $13.50

For Pasadena, CA:
- Businesses with 25 or fewer employees = $12.00
- Businesses with 26 or more employees = $13.25

For San Francisco, CA:
- All businesses = $15.00

For San Leandro, CA:
- All businesses = $13.00

For Santa Monica, CA:
- Businesses with 25 or fewer employees = $12.00
- Businesses with 26 or more employees = $13.25

Let us know if you have any questions!

(The list above may not be exhaustive of every rate change. It's always wise to consult your local minimum wage ordinance for the most up to date info on the applicable rates in your area.)