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The U.S. Department of Labor prohibits employers in West Virginia and all other states from retaliating against workers who report violations or criminal activities in the workplace. If you are a whistleblower, labor laws protect you against unfair treatment in the...
There are certain types of crimes that carry more significant penalties than others. For example, a federal-level offense will result in more serious consequences than a misdemeanor offense. White-collar criminal offenses are federal crimes, which means the federal...
As a paid employee in this state, there are two specific acts of law that apply to you regarding the ability to take extended time off work for medical or emergency reasons in your family without the risk of losing your job. Firstly, there is the federal Family...
As an employee, you have certain rights that you may exercise in the workplace. For example, if you are the victim of harassment or discrimination, you have the right to speak out and seek justice. However, it is not always easy to do this, and you can face backlash...
When a person in West Virginia or elsewhere buys or sells a public company’s stock using private, material information about the company, it is illegal. When the court hands down a conviction regarding such crimes, penalties are often quite severe and can include jail...
Financially motivated crimes lack an element of violence, but they still carry the potential for serious penalties if convicted of these types of offenses. Simply because no one suffered injuries does not mean that the stakes are not high. White-collar crimes are all...
The phrase “white collar crime” refers to a broad range of issues that constitute illegal activity that is typically non-violent in nature and that one engages in for personal gain. Within the category of white-collar crimes is a sub-category: intellectual property....
Business contracts are valuable tools that protect the interests of both the business and employees. When used properly, these agreements can lay the foundation for cooperation and a beneficial relationship between a business and other parties, such as employees. Your...
When you report to your West Virginia workplace each day, you can expect a safe environment and fair wages. You might be one of thousands of people throughout the state who often work overtime. If you receive a paycheck and the overtime pay is missing, it’s...
If facing any type of criminal charge, you understand that your future is at stake. If convicted of a crime, you could find yourself facing a range of criminal penalties that may include time behind bars, expensive fines and more. Consequences can also impact other...