Customers enter into contracts with businesses for various reasons. They may do so in hopes of purchasing a product from them. Consumers may also enter into an agreement with a company in hopes of getting them to perform some type of service that they need. Either...
Month: April 2020
What type of job discrimination is prohibited under Title VII
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, national origin or disability in the workplace and other areas. Victims of domestic violence, stalking or sexual...
Understanding the whistleblower laws in West Virginia
Employees should always be able to report an instance of illegal behavior that is taking place in their workplace. However, they may be reluctant to do so, especially if they believe that they may be fired or otherwise punished by their employer as a result.This is...
What laws protect your consumer rights here in West Virginia?
The concept of caveat emptor or buyer beware doesn't apply when it comes to individuals who engage in deceptive business practices. There are two entities, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Better Business Bureau (BBB), that aim to protect consumers from...
How lemon laws work
When someone buys a used vehicle, generally the notion of caveat emptor, or buyer beware, comes into play. Generally, with a used vehicle, there are no implied warranties or guarantees about its workmanship or condition unless specifically stated. The same logic...
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