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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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...
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...
What constitutes verbal abuse in a work environment?
Whether a company recently hired you or you have been working at the same West Virginia company for years, you can expect your employer to ensure a safe work environment each and every time you report for duty. No one has a right to harass you or impede your ability...
How to fight back against sexual harassment in your workplace
When you go to work, you have the right to do your job in an environment that is safe and respectful. You should not have to face threats of physical harm, emotional duress or other negative treatment of a sexual nature. Unfortunately, West Virginia employees...
Discrimination at work is still a common problem
When a job is somewhere you go every day or at least several times a week, it helps if it is a nice place to work. Ideally, you get along with your co-workers, respect your boss and enjoy your duties. In many cases, these factors can even make up for...
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,...
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...
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...