Employment Law

Some professions find employment tests to be a time-saver when it comes to finding qualified candidates. However, a recent filing by the Equal Employment Opportunity commission finds that those tests may not save time as much as they discriminate against some...

Some people put themselves in harm's way on a daily basis as a part of their job, while others may face no risk bigger than getting a paper cut. Based on the amount of risk you face every day, is your employer required to provide disability insurance?Short- and...

In West Virginia, employment for those not in labor unions is "at will," meaning in most workplaces, employees may be fired for any or no reason at all. Given that a firing may not mean fault on your part, how do you determine if you are eligible for unemployment...

An employee contract can either feel like a security blanket or a ball and chain, depending on your employer.It can be a relief to know that you can't be fired without certain things happening first. However, if you are looking at new opportunities, or your workplace...

Even in a private workplace, you have rights as an employee. You can't be discriminated against based on certain factors such as race, religion or sex. You have the right to work in a safe environment free of harassment based on membership in a protected class. You...

An amendment supporting paid sick leave for American workers is currently making its way through the U.S. House of Representatives.The amendment, sponsored by Senator Patty Murray, (D-Wash.), would guarantee seven days of sick leave per year for all workers. Other...

Everyone has that one coworker-someone who creeps you out, or who won't leave you alone. Maybe you put up with it because it's merely annoying and not dangerous or abusive. But what happens when you discover that your creepy coworker has a past history of escalation...

Thirteen states-including Vermont and Virginia as of 2015-and 100 cities and counties around the country have removed the conviction history box and moved the background check to a later stage in the hiring process. What's behind this movement, and how can it benefit...

It happens to most of us a few times a year: A friend calls you up, texts or emails, asking if you can be a reference for them. "Sure," you say. Regardless of what you think of them, if they think highly of you enough to ask for a reference, it would be awkward to say...

With technology playing a bigger role in the workplace, it's possible to use GPS tracking to manage deliveries, vehicles, inventory, but what about employees? Is it legal for your employer to use GPS to track employees?Several Supreme Court cases have set precedent...