If you have a job that allows you to save up vacation benefits, you might want to be careful when considering a move or change of employment if you want to cash those benefits out. Here are a few things to consider to make sure you are able to cash out your PTO before...
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Can I be given an experimental treatment without my consent?
Western medicine, both in the U.S. and abroad, has a dark history of experimenting with medical treatments and procedures on people without their consent. In most cases, the people being experimented on were disadvantaged or captive in some way, like individuals in...
Do I have to pay tax on a personal injury settlement?
Most personal injury cases don't go to trial. That means that in most cases, the injured party receives a settlement, or payout, from the party that they believe caused them harm. This money is paid out to compensate the injured for medical bills, hospital stays, lost...
How do I get around a non-compete agreement?
A non-compete agreement can limit your ability to find work after leaving a previous employer. Sometimes, these agreements are so restrictive it makes quitting a bad work situation impossible. If you ignore a non-compete agreement, you run the risk of getting sued or...
What if my injury is my employer’s fault?
When an injury takes away your independence, mobility, or your ability to function, it's frustrating. When someone else causes the injury, it can be infuriating. When you believe your employer is to blame, either through negligence or because you believe they intended...
What is a certificate of merit and why do I need one?
A certificate of merit is the result of medical malpractice tort reform. Tort reforms are laws that aim to reduce the number of frivolous medical malpractice lawsuits that clog the courts and raise insurance premiums for medical professionals. The certificate of merit...
Does my employer have to take me back once I am certified as able to work?
When you are injured on the job, the worker's compensation system helps get you medical treatment, therapy, and medicine that you need to get better and return to work. But once you're better, will you still have a job?In West Virginia, an injured worker's position is...
What is the threshold for age discrimination?
When you're replaced on the job, it stings. It can sting even more if the person who replaced you is younger than you are. But is it age discrimination? How can you tell for sure?The Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects workers 40 and over from age-based...
Am I guaranteed paid time off for jury duty?
Jury duty. No one wants to win that lottery. When your number comes up, you are required by law to report to the court, even if that means you miss work. But will you miss your paycheck too?Federal and state law requires every employer of every size to allow employees...
Can my Employer Increase my Workload Without Giving me a Raise or a Promotion?
When you accept a job, you are generally accepting it based on the terms and conditions that were described to you in the interview. If you signed a contract, these terms and conditions were most likely part of that contract. It may include your scope of work, your...