Whether you’ve been working at the same company for years or have only recently been on the payroll, you’ve no doubt experienced challenges on the job. Let's face it -- some workdays are better than others. Most West Virginia employees can relate to that statement....
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10 issues that constitute Medicaid fraud
The last thing you’d want to happen as a West Virginia Medicaid provider is to face criminal charges for fraud. This is why it’s imperative to understand the laws that govern such matters. Can you name 10 issues that could cause you to face charges for Medicaid fraud?...
How can employers fight sexual harassment in the workplace?
When you go to work, you have the right to perform your job duties without fear of experiencing different types of mistreatment and harassment. You do not have to be subject to any type of behavior that makes you feel uncomfortable or afraid. Unfortunately, some West...
West Virginia employment laws protect whistleblowers
The U.S. Department of Labor prohibits employers in West Virginia and all other states from retaliating against workers who report violations or criminal activities in the workplace. If you are a whistleblower, labor laws protect you against unfair treatment in the...
What are the consequences of wire fraud?
There are certain types of crimes that carry more significant penalties than others. For example, a federal-level offense will result in more serious consequences than a misdemeanor offense. White-collar criminal offenses are federal crimes, which means the federal...
3 things to know about West Virginia family medical leave
As a paid employee in this state, there are two specific acts of law that apply to you regarding the ability to take extended time off work for medical or emergency reasons in your family without the risk of losing your job. Firstly, there is the federal Family...
Factors that may contribute to wrongful termination
As an employee, you have certain rights that you may exercise in the workplace. For example, if you are the victim of harassment or discrimination, you have the right to speak out and seek justice. However, it is not always easy to do this, and you can face backlash...
Do you know insider trading is sometimes legal?
When a person in West Virginia or elsewhere buys or sells a public company’s stock using private, material information about the company, it is illegal. When the court hands down a conviction regarding such crimes, penalties are often quite severe and can include jail...
What activities count as white-collar crimes?
Financially motivated crimes lack an element of violence, but they still carry the potential for serious penalties if convicted of these types of offenses. Simply because no one suffered injuries does not mean that the stakes are not high. White-collar crimes are all...
Accused of trade secret theft in West Virginia?
The phrase “white collar crime” refers to a broad range of issues that constitute illegal activity that is typically non-violent in nature and that one engages in for personal gain. Within the category of white-collar crimes is a sub-category: intellectual property....