Even though numerous rules and regulations protect workers from wage theft, they still often feel mistreated when paychecks come around. Whether it is overtime unrecognized on a timesheet or the employer intentionally misclassifying a worker to cut costs, employees...
Employment Law – Employees
Sex and gender discrimination: Illegal in the United States
Gender and sex discrimination are not allowed in the workplace. In fact, federal law prohibits discrimination based on your sex or gender, gender identity or other factors. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, sex-based discrimination occurs when...
How do consumer protection and employment law relate?
Many laws have a singular goal: protecting people. They say that every warning sign has a story behind it. Much the same is true with laws. Something happened in the past that put someone at risk, and the law was created as a way to keep that from happening again in...
Digital privacy in the workplace
As more and more job responsibilities are taken online and employees are working in a remote capacity, digital privacy continues to grow as a controversial topic. As technology improves, employers have gained the ability to monitor nearly every action an employee...
The empowering link between consumer fraud and employee rights
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 in the workplace is illegal
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...
West Virginia employers can fire you for (almost) any reason
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...
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...
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 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...
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