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...
Year: 2020
Why do employers misclassify employees?
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...
What rights should employees expect in the workplace?
Employee and employer relationships are often complicated and difficult to navigate. One of the most useful tools both employers and employees have to keep these relationships stable is a strong employment contract. In a contract, all the parties involved agree to...
Seniors: Beware of fraudulent business practices targeting you!
Seniors tend to be the most susceptible to fraud. A recent American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) study revealed that 83% of the wealth in the United States is held by those over the age of 50. That same research revealed that those individuals in their 70s...
Recalled cars may also be lemons
As expensive as cars are, you'd assume that it would undergo rigorous testing before it's rolled off the assembly line and into your dealer's lot. This seldom happens though. Some manufacturing defects are widespread and affect a large number of cars. Others simply...
Know your rights to Family and Medical Leave Act
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a piece of federal legislation that has two primary aims. It ensures that qualified workers who need to take time off to tend to either their's or an immediate family member's illness can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave...
What you need to know about warranty contracts
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...
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...
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