Pursuing your Claims. Protecting your Rights.
There are many different types of jobs in West Virginia. They are also compensated in different ways. Some are considered exempt employees and may have a salary, which means they earn the same amount no matter how many hours they work. Others are considered non-exempt employees and are paid hourly and the more they work the more they earn. There…
Understanding the laws that affect workers is essential for recognizing when an employer is treating an employee unfairly. Despite how fulfilling and rewarding a job may be, its main purpose is for workers to earn money to pay their bills and provide for their families. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Fair Labor Standards Act outlines the rules employers must follow…
Employers violate federal law by failing to pay all wages required Employers violate the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by paying non-exempt workers a “day rate” without paying any overtime wages that may be due. A “day rate” is a lump sum or salary paid to a worker for paid for a single day’s work regardless of the number of…
Not everyone works in an industry where it is possible to consistently work 9 to 5. For some individuals in West Virginia, working long hours is just part of the job. While this can present challenges when it comes to having a normal personal and family life, it could also spark concerns when it comes to his or her pay.…
Bank employees receive settlements for unpaid wages Over the past several years, bank employees all across the country have filed successful overtime and wage claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) against banks of all sizes including the likes of Wells Fargo, PNC Bank, Key Bank and TD Ameritrade. Under the FLSA, non-exempt bank employees must be paid overtime…
When Should I Get My Final Paycheck? What If I Don’t Receive My Final Paycheck? Many employees have been laid off, furloughed or terminated as a result of the COVID-19 public health crisis. In these tough economic times, money is one of the first things on our minds and people want to know when they will receive their final paycheck. …
Getting into a vehicle as a passenger has its benefits. Passengers do not have the stress of negotiating traffic and dangerous road conditions. However, they also do not have control of the vehicle and are not always able to influence the way the driver handles changing situations. For the passengers involved in a recent motor vehicle accident, this resulted in…