Experiencing unlawful discrimination in the workplace can shatter your professional confidence and destabilize your financial security. For workers throughout the state, the West Virginia Human Rights Act provides vital protection against employment practices based on...
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Age, race, or gender: Proving discrimination when you’ve been passed over for promotion
Imagine putting in years of hard work at your job in a West Virginia hospital or retail store, consistently exceeding expectations, only to watch a less qualified colleague get the promotion you deserved. If you suspect your age, race, or gender played a role in that...
Recognizing subtle signs of workplace discrimination
Workplace discrimination isn’t always obvious. While some cases involve blatant acts—like offensive jokes or overtly biased statements—many forms of discrimination are much more subtle. Recognizing these less obvious signs is the first step toward protecting your...
Can employers require employees to speak only English at work?
“National origin” is a protected class under both federal and state law, along with race, sex, age and other characteristics. That means employers can’t discriminate against someone solely because they were born outside the U.S. or because of their specific country of...
Were you passed over for promotion because of your age?
Perhaps you have worked for a manufacturing company for two decades. The business has expanded in that time, and you are partially responsible for its success.You feel discouraged because you have a new manager who passed you over for promotion, choosing a younger,...
Why employees avoid reporting harassment and discrimination
If you are experiencing harassment or discrimination in your workplace, you may be wondering whether you should speak up or not. Some employees in this situation decide to stay quiet because they believe that the consequences of speaking up will outweigh the...
Are you being unfairly treated because of your faith?
You would think that in our enlightened times, religious tolerance would be the norm in just about every kind of business.Unfortunately, discrimination exists, and you may have found that you are a target because of your faith. A changing job descriptionYou believed...