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...
Month: January 2015
Can I be given an experimental treatment without my consent?
On behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Jan 29, 2015 | Medical Malpractice
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?
On behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Jan 28, 2015 | Personal Injury
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?
On behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Jan 27, 2015 | Employment Law
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?
On behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Jan 26, 2015 | Personal Injury
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?
On behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Jan 23, 2015 | Medical Malpractice
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?
On behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Jan 21, 2015 | Employment Law
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?
On behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Jan 20, 2015 | Employment Law
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?
On behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Jan 19, 2015 | Employment Law
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?
On behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Jan 2, 2015 | Employment Law
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...
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