Business contracts are valuable tools that protect the interests of both the business and employees. When used properly, these agreements can lay the foundation for cooperation and a beneficial relationship between a business and other parties, such as employees. Your...
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What does West Virginia law say about unpaid overtime?
When you report to your West Virginia workplace each day, you can expect a safe environment and fair wages. You might be one of thousands of people throughout the state who often work overtime. If you receive a paycheck and the overtime pay is missing, it’s...
Charged with a white-collar crime? Here is what you should know.
If facing any type of criminal charge, you understand that your future is at stake. If convicted of a crime, you could find yourself facing a range of criminal penalties that may include time behind bars, expensive fines and more. Consequences can also impact other...
What are the consequences of a criminal conviction?
If police have arrested you and you are facing charges in West Virginia, the situation may not only have immediate but also far-reaching and long-term implications in multiple areas of your life. The adverse effects of an arrest begin right away when you have to call...
Ways employers can prevent sexual harassment in the workplace
When at work, employees have the right to fair treatment and to do their jobs in an environment that is free from harassment and inappropriate behavior. There are both state and federal laws that shield West Virginia employees from certain types of misconduct, such as...
What constitutes fraud in West Virginia?
The phrase “white-collar crime” refers to various types of unlawful behavior that typically results in a personal financial gain to the perpetrator. Such crimes are almost always non-violent. The term “fraud” is associated with numerous schemes conducted in person,...
Defending your future against white collar criminal accusations
When charged with a crime, you know your future is at stake. In addition to the possibility of time behind bars, you could be facing a range of penalties that include expensive fines, probation and more. Typically, the more serious the offense, the steeper the...
Which criminal defense strategy best fits your case?
Facing white-collar crime charges in West Virginia or elsewhere does not necessarily mean that you will incur a conviction, or even that your case will go to trial. A lot can happen in between the time of your arrest and a judge's decision as to whether your case...
What counts as discriminatory treatment in the workplace?
When you go to work, you have the right to expect that you will receive fair treatment from your employer and others around you. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen, and employees sometimes face frustrating and even illegal treatment in the workplace. One of the...
Employee rights regarding unpaid overtime
Your West Virginia employer is obligated to ensure your safety on the job. He or she must also comply with all labor laws, including those that are relevant to wages. If your contract states that you are to receive a certain amount of overtime pay, then your employer...