The Grubb Law Group Fighting for Justice from the Workplace to the Marketplace
These are uncertain times for both West Virginia employers and workers. Despite the recent surge in coronavirus infections, many businesses want to reopen. Most workers want to return to their jobs, but some of them want to wear masks and practice social distancing,...
It’s quite easy to feel as if you’re always in danger of walking into a trap. Like you need to constantly be on guard against people looking to take advantage of you. This is true now more than ever, as powerful businesses across the country flex their might – often...
National origin discrimination is a problem in some work environments. Some individuals may be singled out and treated less favorably than others based on their presumed national origin, accent or apparent ethnicity. Sometimes people who aren't of a specific...
Class action lawsuits operate a bit differently from individual litigation. The former generally involve fraud or product defects. Because of the amount of financial exposure involved, they're often settled outside of court rather than proceeding to trial.While class...
State and federal government regulators often share messages such as "buyer beware" and "if it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is" when letting consumers know how to keep themselves and their money safe. They do this in hopes that they won't fall victim...
If you work for an hourly wage, the time that you spend working is very important. If, like most workers, you are covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), you will have the right to be paid overtime when you are working more than 40 hours in a week. The FLSA...
West Virginia (WV) is an at-will state for employment, much like many others in the United States. Employers who uphold this doctrine can generally sever the employment relationship that they share with a worker for any non-discriminatory reason and at any point in...
West Virginia is one of many states that has lemon car laws on the books. There are limits to them just like any other rule or regulation, though. There are at least three pieces of federal legislation that deal with bad cars.The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has a...
Car salesmen can be very deceptive. They sometimes use unethical tactics to try to entice you to purchase a vehicle. They even do things to push the overall cost of the vehicle higher. They may try to accomplish this by increasing the interest rate or extending the...
Employers commonly misclassify employees. If you're a worker here in West Virginia, then you may wonder why companies do this and why it matters to you. There are many reasons that employers do this, and they're often intentional. They do so to keep their operating...
If your rights were violated by an employer or company, we want to hear about it. Our friendly staff and team of attorneys will treat you with respect, listen to your story and lay out all available options. Whether it’s better to settle out of court or take matters before a judge, you can rest assured knowing we will only do what’s in your best interests.