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...
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How to get out of a non-compete agreement
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...
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...
The most common types of inappropriate behavior in the workplace
When you go to work, you have the right to do your job without fear of interference from others or certain types of mistreatment. When your co-workers, managers, third parties and others exhibit problematic behavior, it can lead to the development of a hostile work...
Are you facing unsafe conditions at your place of work?
When you go to work, you have the right to a reasonable expectation of safety. Your employer should not place you at unnecessary risk for injury due to unacceptable and unsafe working conditions. Regardless of the specific nature of your job, you do not have to face...
Ways that gender discrimination could impact you
When you go to work, you should not experience unfair or unreasonable treatment from your employers, supervisors, co-workers or others you may encounter. If you are a female employee, you know that you may experience discrimination on the basis of your gender. This is...
Are you a victim of wrongful termination?
Losing your job is a threat to your financial well-being, and depending on why you lost your job, it could impact your future job opportunities as well. If you believe the reason for your termination was unjust, it may be worthwhile to carefully examine your...
Retaliation against hospital workers
Recently, a retaliation lawsuit from New Jersey grabbed national headlines. In that case, a nurse who had worked at the same hospital for more than three decades complained about healthcare professionals misusing Benadryl to make overnight patients drowsy. After her...
Blowing the whistle on sex discrimination
Sexual harassment and sex discrimination have no place in society. As recent headlines suggest, though, the U.S. workforce has a long way to go in eradicating unacceptable behaviors. As you likely know, stopping discrimination often requires speaking...
Is HR the best place to lodge a discrimination complaint?
Before you go to the human resources department complaining that you are experiencing discrimination issues, think carefully about your claim and what HR will do about it.Depending on the nature of the problem, HR may or may not act. Furthermore, they may or may not...