Sometimes it can be hard to tell when someone is going out of his or her way to harass you or if they are simply having a bad day, using poor judgment, or think they are being funny when they are being offensive. Here is how to tell if it's harassment.Signs of...
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Filing Discrimination Claims with the EEOC
West Virginia workers may file discrimination claims under both state and federal law against their employers. This blog addresses filing discrimination claims under federal law with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC is responsible for...
Dolphins Managers Didn’t Know About Bullying
Because of an unwritten "bro code" between Miami Dolphin's players, offensive lineman Jonathan Martin, subject of bullying and harassment by fellow players, may be without a case.Martin left the team abruptly in October 2013, revealing that he was the subject of...
How do I Get a Police Report Amended?
The police report is a key aspect of any accident settlement, since insurance companies rely on the police assessment of the accident in order to determine fault. In you live in a fault state like West Virginia, then fault is how it's decided who will pay for the...
Car Accidents a Leading Cause of Brain Injuries Among Teens
With the NFL in the news over head injuries, it might seem like athletes are most at risk for traumatic brain injuries. But actually, car accidents are the number-two cause of brain injuries, right behind falls, according to the Centers for Disease Control.A report...
Can I be Fired for Taking a Sick Day?
The United States is the only developed country that doesn't require employers to provide some form of paid sick leave. But several states are hoping to change that in 2015.The push for paid sick leave has been spearheaded by Family Values @ Work, an organization...
Can I Be Fired for Not Working Overtime?
West Virginia is an employment-at-will state. This means that your employer can fire you for any reason-whether it's good or bad, fair or unfair-as long as the reason is not discriminatory towards any individual with protected status. This includes refusing to work...
West Virginia Legislature Restores Open And Obvious Doctrine
West Virginia courts have long utilized the same rule related to "open and obvious" hazards in cases involving premises liability. In fact, it was followed for over a century. The rule regarding "open and obvious" hazards states that a property owner is not legally...
Automobile Insurance: Uninsured and Underinsured Coverage
West Virginia's financial responsibility statute is designed to set minimum compulsory coverages to which all insurance policies issued on motor vehicles are subject. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. v. Universal Underwriters Ins. Co., 181 W. Va. 609, 383 S.E.2d 791...
Automobile Insurance: Uninsured and Underinsured Coverage
West Virginia's financial responsibility statute is designed to set minimum compulsory coverages to which all insurance policies issued on motor vehicles are subject. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. v. Universal Underwriters Ins. Co., 181 W. Va. 609, 383 S.E.2d 791...