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“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...
Health care fraud or insurance fraud is a relatively common white-collar crime. There are countless medical appointments taking place on any given day, and each appointment results in specialized billing efforts. Most medical facilities follow strict rules when...
West Virginia, like most other states, has an at-will employment law. Workers have the right to leave a job with little or no notice to their employer. They can also potentially lose their job without any advance warning. Some employees face termination due to...
Plea deals serve as an option to resolve cases in the criminal justice system without the need for a trial. Defendants who are considering taking a plea deal should ensure they fully understand what the agreement entails. Once the deal is made and formally accepted by...
People sometimes refer to financial crimes as white-collar crimes because these offenses have a strong association with those in white-collar careers. White-collar criminal charges range from various types of fraud to money laundering and embezzlement. Technically,...
Most workers do not want to take a lengthy leave of absence from their employment. After all, days when they don't work, they likely either burn through their paid leave or are days when they don't make any money. Thankfully, there are certain laws in place that can...
Facing criminal charges in West Virginia can be a frightening experience, especially if you have never encountered any legal problems in the past. In some cases, the charges are cut-and-dry and easy to understand, such as shoplifting or auto theft. Other issues are...
Having a baby can be a rewarding and exciting experience, while challenging and stressful at the same time. Throughout your pregnancy, you will no doubt rely on encouragement and support from your loved ones and close friends. Your West Virginia employer, as well, may...
To bring the dream of launching your own company to fruition, you must cover a lot of bases. In addition to your overall vision of what you hope to add to your chosen niche, as well as what you hope to gain, you must also make sure that you comply with all laws or...
Whether you’re new to your West Virginia workplace or have been employed at the same job for years, there’s a federal law that protects you in the private sector, as well as in local, state or federal government jobs. The law applies whether you work part-time or...