It's back-to-school season, which means many college students are searching for internships to meet their school's requirements for graduation-especially if they are close to graduation. And many companies are searching for interns, too. After all, it means that they...
Month: October 2015
Should my Meal Breaks be Paid?
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Oct 21, 2015 | Employment Law
The work lunch-it's good and bad. The bad is that you're spending yet more time with coworkers. The good is that you get paid-or do you? There's no federal law mandating that employees be paid for meals or breaks. So what should you expect?In West Virginia, state and...
What Can I do if I’m the Victim of a Hit-and-run in an Area with Video Surveillance?
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Oct 19, 2015 | Personal Injury, Personal Injury Law
Hit-and-run accidents are infuriating. It's not fair to the victim, and it's illegal to leave the scene of an accident-any accident, no matter how minor. You may certainly pull your vehicles out of the way of traffic if no one is gravely injured and the vehicles are...
What is my Boss Allowed to Track on my Computer?
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Oct 13, 2015 | Employment Law
Whether they are Facebook, personal email, catching up on their favorite shows on Hulu or Amazon, or even playing video games, many people have made an art form out of multitasking. Some workplaces have banned access to certain sites in order to keep employees on...
How Should I Document Workplace Incidents?
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Oct 9, 2015 | Employment Law
Nearly any article you read on workplace harassment, discrimination or unjustified firing will tell you to document everything. That is difficult if the events have already taken place and you have been escorted out.The best way to protect yourself and your employment...
What Should I do if I Think a Coworker Might Become Violent?
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Oct 7, 2015 | Employment Law
Workplace violence is a very real problem-around 2 million workers are the victims of workplace violence every year. And because it's legal in most states to bring a firearm to work as long as you keep it in your car, guns are easily accessible to most employees.Most...
Can I Claim Worker’s Compensation for an Accident on the Way to Work?
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Oct 5, 2015 | Personal Injury, Personal Injury Law
When you get injured on the job, worker's compensation covers your medical bills and lost wages. While worker's compensation seems more important for those who work jobs that involve physical labor, office workers can also get injured, especially when traveling in the...
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