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Sexual harassment in the workplace can take many forms, and for many workers, it’s understandably not always easy to tell when unwanted conduct crosses the line into something that is legally actionable. While uncomfortable or inappropriate behavior should always be...
Disputes about wages are among the leading causes of employee lawsuits. When companies do not pay workers minimum wage, deny them overtime or try to manipulate timeclock records to diminish payroll expenses, workers can take legal action. Some wage violations are very...
West Virginia is known for its beautiful mountain landscapes, winding roads and scenic highways. Unfortunately, these same features make driving in the state particularly hazardous. The combination of rough road conditions, challenging winter weather and mountainous...
Facing criminal charges, whether they’re in a West Virginia court or a federal court, can alter the course of your life. For most people, the primary thought they have when they’re facing this type of charge is how they can get through the case quickly and with...
Both employers and employees can end working relationships with little notice and for almost any reason. Professionals can leave their jobs without notice, and companies can fire workers for almost any reason or no specific reason without consequences. However,...
Although workplace sexual harassment is illegal, companies often turn a blind eye to misconduct that affects one worker. Proving workplace sexual harassment claims can feel like an uphill battle. The worker enduring a hostile work environment or quid pro quo...
Insider trading allegations are among the most common white-collar crimes prosecuted in the United States. Insider trading involves misusing company information to make investment decisions. Executives, shareholders and others with non-public information about...
“National origin” is a protected class under both federal and state law, along with race, sex, age and other characteristics. That means employers can’t discriminate against someone solely because they were born outside the U.S. or because of their specific country of...
Health care fraud or insurance fraud is a relatively common white-collar crime. There are countless medical appointments taking place on any given day, and each appointment results in specialized billing efforts. Most medical facilities follow strict rules when...
West Virginia, like most other states, has an at-will employment law. Workers have the right to leave a job with little or no notice to their employer. They can also potentially lose their job without any advance warning. Some employees face termination due to...