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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides several exemptions to its wage and hour regulations, one of the most frequently misunderstood being the outside sales exemption. This exemption applies to employees who engage in sales activities outside their employer’s...
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a crucial piece of legislation aimed at protecting workers' rights in the United States. Despite its importance, wage violations under the FLSA are surprisingly common in several industries. If you're an employee or employer,...
If you’re a parent with a differently abled child, your Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be a vital source of financial support. If you don’t have any disabilities, but your child does, they can qualify for the monthly payments based on a parent's work...
Summer in West Virginia bursts with life. Lush greenery paints the mountains, wildflowers sprinkle the meadows and sunshine beckons you outdoors. Whether you’re exploring vibrant farmers markets on foot or hitting the scenic trails on your bike, enjoying the season...
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a collection of federal laws that serve to protect workers' rights. However, despite its clear provisions, some employers still ignore the FLSA, particularly regarding wage deductions. Among the most common violations are those...
The Social Security Disability (SSD) program offers a vital safety net for West Virginia residents with disabilities that prevent them from working. However, the application process can be challenging, and denials are unfortunately common. In fact, the national...
Numerous federal and West Virginia state statutes establish certain rights for employees. For example, businesses should not allow sexual harassment, discriminate against those with medical issues or violate safety standards for the industry in which they operate....
A lot of industries are struggling with staffing issues. As a result, employees are constantly asked to work through their lunch breaks or carry pagers and other internal communication devices so that they’re perpetually on call, even during their meal times....
Here’s the bad news: Roughly two million people apply for some form of disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA) every single year – and only 38% of them will actually be approved without having to file an appeal. The good news is that about...
Just because there is a very famous song about the splendor of roads in West Virginia does not necessarily make road travel in the Mountain State safe for motorists. In fact, with major changes in elevation across the state and several urban centers that experience...