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A blow to the head may not always seem serious at first. In fact, many in West Virginia who suffer from head injuries in motor vehicle accidents, slip-and-falls or even athletic events are not aware of the amount of trauma they may have received. New research paints a concerning picture for those with even mild brain injuries. Concussions are more…
You may be one of the many people in West Virginia and beyond who is an hourly worker. This means that you receive payment by the hour rather than working on salary. You may not mind payment for hours worked rather than a lump sum because you earn a good wage. However, you may still be missing out on some…
Employers are required by law to pay their workers fair wages for every hour they work. It may seem like an obvious statement, but apparently not every employer knows or is willing to comply with this rule. Additionally, the Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to pay time and a half when an employee works more than 40 hours in…
One area of employment law where many business owners get into trouble is the requirement to keep accurate records of the hours an employee works. Without these records, it may be impossible to know when an employee qualifies for overtime pay and how much pay that employee should receive. Failing to pay the minimum wage for the state and 150%…
Time is money for those who are paid by the hour. Often, West Virginia employees receive their weekly schedule and calculate how much money they can expect to earn based on the hours they will work. Picking up an extra shift means a bigger paycheck unless those employees are victims of misclassification. Who are nonexempt employees? Employees who work more…
Like most states, West Virginia has a lot of dog owners. Many people treat their dogs like members of the family, so it is understandable that they may put out of their minds the inherent danger when encountering unfamiliar animals. As a result, when a dog attacks, it is often a shocking event with the potential for catastrophic injuries. Not…
The gig economy has opened many doors for workers in West Virginia and across the country. Flexible hours and working conditions are enticing benefits to working nontraditional jobs, such as making deliveries, working in the many phases of construction, and offering specialized services like accounting or tutoring. However, the gig economy has also increased violations in wage and overtime laws…
People in West Virginia and across the nation who work in the food service industry are often mistreated on the job. There are many reasons for this. Frequently, those employed are immigrants, students, and those who need some level of flexibility in their employment to achieve other endeavors. Regardless, everyone has the right to receive what they are entitled to…
When teenagers learn to drive, it can be a harrowing time for parents. Without the experience or maturity of older drivers, young drivers may take riskier chances that can lead to serious personal injury for them and others. It may cause even more anxiety when high school students are passengers in their friends’ cars as well. Accidents involving young people…
Many West Virginian drivers who regularly share the roads with large trucks feel intimidated simply because of the size and weight of the vehicles. They may have no idea of the real danger surrounding them each day. In fact, in recent years, it has become evident that a large percentage of truck drivers use drugs and alcohol behind the wheel.…