In general, under state and federal laws, an employer is either required to or should maintain the following records on each employee:1 yearTo comply with the limitations period for claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Americans with...
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Things To Know About Maintaining Employee Records
In general, under state and federal laws, an employer is either required to or should maintain the following records on each employee:1 yearTo comply with the limitations period for claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Americans with...
About the West Virginia Parental Leave Act
In addition to the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), West Virginians that work for state and county governments may additionally take advantage of the West Virginia's Parental Leave Act (the "Act"), which provides that all state and county employees may take up...
West Virginia State Anti-Retaliation Laws
West Virginia law protects employees from employer retaliation for many types of actions. Here is a short summary of some West Virginia anti-retaliation laws:*Garnishment (W. Va. Code § 46A-2-131)Employers may not discharge or take any other form of reprisal...
Dog Bite Liability In West Virginia
Like many states, West Virginia's dog bite law is a mix of statutory and common law. West Virginia,W.Va.Code § 19-20-13 states, quite simply, that a dog owner or keeper is liable for any damages for injuries to person or property by his or her dog while at-large,...
Employee Drug Testing In West Virginia
There are few federal limitations on employers testing employees for drugs. Although the federal government requires testing by employers in safety-conscious industries like aviation, transportation, and for NASA and DOD contractors, federal law neither requires nor...
Verifying Employees’ Legal Employment Status Under §21-1B-4 Of The West Virginia Code
A rule adopted by the West Virginia legislature significantly affecting West Virginia employers took effect last summer on July 1, 2015. This rule amended the procedures required for West Virginia employers to verify the legal employment status of their employees....
What Is “Employment-At-Will”?
In every state but Montana, employers may follow "at-will" employment policies. West Virginia observes this doctrine of "employment at-will," which means that employment may be terminated at any time, with or without cause, at the will of either party. Williamson v....
Is it Illegal for Someone Not to Hire me Because I’m Unemployed?
It's always easier to get a job when you already have one. Even when the economy is in the dumps, employers view the unemployed as damaged goods. At best, you'll have to explain any gaps in your resume. At worst, you won't get an interview at all. But what about when...
Some Things To Know About Reasonable Work Accommodations
More than 40 million Americans and 411,000 West Virginians have some kind of disability, whether physical, mental, sensory, or cognitive. At times, in order to effectively perform their jobs, these individuals may need some workplace adjustment or accommodation to...