If you're an employee that works hard, then you expect to get paid fairly for what you do. It's more than discouraging if you notice that your pay is lower than what you expected when you eventually receive your paycheck. It may be downright illegal. This type of...
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What constitutes national origin discrimination?
If you ever stop to read the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and other disclosures at the bottom of a job vacancy, application or another employment document, you'll likely notice that it mentions different grounds on which employers are prohibited from...
What happens to lemon cars when you sell them back?
If you've ever known anyone who has purchased a new car that's been nothing but trouble, then they've likely had a lemon on their hands. Car dealers and manufacturers will often buy back a vehicle that appears to be beyond repair.This may make you wonder what happens...
Has your employer improperly classified you as a contractor?
The general landscape of the American workforce has changed drastically in recent years. In a departure from full-time jobs with benefits followed by a retirement with a pension, many Americans now juggle multiple part-time jobs or gigs in an attempt to provide for...
Protections West Virginia’s whistleblower law affords workers
Most every state in this country has a law on the book that protects whistleblowers who come forward and report some type of impropriety. West Virginia is no different in this aspect.West Virginia Code 6C-1-1, et seq. is the state's whistleblower law. It protects...
2 students teach West Virginia lawmakers about vaping dangers
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) recently reported that the number of high schoolers who vape in the state has increased by 150% over the past three years. This announcement comes at a time when government officials are busy...
Grounds on which West Virginia employers can’t fire their workers
West Virginia is an at-will employment state. This is generally taken to mean that most employers aren't under any contractual obligation to their workers. Most companies think that this gives them the ability to let their employees go anytime without providing any...
Why do workers file wages and hours complaints in West Virginia?
The West Virginia Division of Labor (DOL) is responsible for investigating potential violations of state wages and hours laws.While West Virginia employers aren't required to provide their employees with fringe benefits, companies are required to abide by the policies...
Class-action lawsuits can help you seek smaller damages
When many different people experience the same issue with a person or company, they can join together to file either a class-action lawsuit or a mass tort against the party responsible for their injuries or losses. Many people feel skeptical about class-action...
Don’t let car repairs deplete your finances
A federal jury ruled against the automobile manufacturer Ford in favor of the plaintiffs for the second time in recent months in late December. They decided that the automaking giant should have to pay the maximum penalties to victims for intentionally violating...
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