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Huntington Legal Issues Blog
Retaliation against hospital workers
Recently, a retaliation lawsuit from New Jersey grabbed national headlines. In that case, a nurse who had worked at the same hospital for more than three decades complained about healthcare professionals misusing Benadryl to make overnight patients drowsy. After her...
Blowing the whistle on sex discrimination
Sexual harassment and sex discrimination have no place in society. As recent headlines suggest, though, the U.S. workforce has a long way to go in eradicating unacceptable behaviors. As you likely know, stopping discrimination often requires speaking...
More motorcycles, more older riders, more injuries and death
Now that spring is here, motorcycle riders are getting their Harleys and Yamahas out of the garage, polishing them up and taking them out for a spin.Many of these riders are baby boomers who finally have the time and wherewithal to indulge in fast, two-wheeled...
Cheerleading danger: What no one is talking about
There are few all-American activities more wholesome than cheerleading. The pressure to win encourages each team to push the limits as stunts become harder, faster and higher each year.Cheerleaders who make the team in junior high and high school fill positions...
Why employees avoid reporting harassment and discrimination
If you are experiencing harassment or discrimination in your workplace, you may be wondering whether you should speak up or not. Some employees in this situation decide to stay quiet because they believe that the consequences of speaking up will outweigh the...
Are you being unfairly treated because of your faith?
You would think that in our enlightened times, religious tolerance would be the norm in just about every kind of business.Unfortunately, discrimination exists, and you may have found that you are a target because of your faith. A changing job descriptionYou believed...
An overloaded truck can cause rollovers and other crashes
There are numerous state and federal regulations designed to prevent the overloading of commercial trucks, but the practice still occurs.West Virginia has its share of logging and coal trucks. However, it is the big rig carrying overloaded cargo that may present the...
Is HR the best place to lodge a discrimination complaint?
Before you go to the human resources department complaining that you are experiencing discrimination issues, think carefully about your claim and what HR will do about it.Depending on the nature of the problem, HR may or may not act. Furthermore, they may or may not...
Have you been incorrectly classified as an exempt employee?
Employers must adhere to the Fair Labor Standards Act in classifying their employees as either exempt or non-exempt. Misinterpreting or ignoring the regulations can lead to penalties, fines and the payment of back wages where applicable.If you believe your employer is...
