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Federal law makes overtime pay a requirement for non-exempt workers in a variety of situations. There are also rules in West Virginia that govern overtime pay. In general, employees should receive at least 150% of their average hourly pay for the hours over 40 that...
Workplace discrimination is often a violation of someone's basic rights. Employers should not make decisions based on protected characteristics, including race, religion and sex. They should also help cultivate a positive work environment so that no one feels excluded...
Technically, employers in West Virginia can fire at-will workers with no warning and no explanation. At-will employment laws give both companies and workers the right to terminate an employment agreement at any point without consequence, generally speaking. However,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.