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If you're pregnant, planning on getting pregnant, caring for an immediate family member who is sick, or have a short-term disability or illness, you may be wondering how FMLA, or the Family Medical leave Act, can benefit you.FMLA became law in 1993 after a decade-long...
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act was passed in 1978, but it hasn't stopped pregnant women from continuing to face workplace discrimination, as well as those who are pumping for or nursing a newborn.A study by professors at Southwestern University and Ohio State...
There are nearly 47,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender residents in West Virginia. Only about half of those are employed, and it could be due to the fact that West Virginia has no bill protecting LGBT residents from losing their jobs or their homes simply for...
Everyone has let another person drive his car at one point. But, not everyone knows that he could be liable for injuries that are caused by the person driving your car. Because there are times when you could be liable, it is important to understand the situation where...
Age discrimination is a topic that you should be aware of if you are over forty years old. Job applicants and employees who are forty years old or older are protected from discrimination under the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. Because of this, if you are forty years...
In West Virginia, all drivers are banned from texting while driving. This is especially important to know if you were injured by someone who was texting while driving.West Virginia state law states that a person may not drive or operate a motor vehicle while texting....
Passengers who are injured in a car accident have rights and can sometimes recover for their injuries. Passengers should be informed of what their rights are. They should also be aware of who they can bring a cause of action against to recover for their injuries.A...
Worker's compensation is insurance purchased by a company to cover its employees in the event that the employee is injured at work. Worker's compensation allows an employee injured at work to get paid no matter who was at fault. This is great for employers because it...
Some employees may think that as long as both parties agree, the worker's status can be categorized as an independent contractor. However, that is not enough to establish their relationship under federal and state laws as an independent contractor. This is an...
The majority of states recognize at-will employment. Because of this, it is important to know what it means to be an at-will employee. At-will employees should also know what rights they have and understand what an at-will agreement is.Generally, employees are...