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Burns can happen in different places like your home or place of work, or due to an automobile accident. Some burns only require home treatment, but more severe burns can do a lot of damage. In addition to the pain and disfigurement, a high degree burn can inflict on...
Most employers will provide you breaks while you work. Breaks are a great way to step away from things and recharge before heading back to work. However, you may wonder if your employer has to pay you for your breaks. The Division of Labor explains the law requires...
Slip and fall incidents can result in a severe injury that can impact everything from physical health to mental well-being. Falls account for around 1 million emergency room trips per year, as well, just to get a handle on the scope of the problem. But unfortunately,...
Even if you take steps to avoid a crash and stay safe on the road, a drowsy driver could turn your life upside down. Between hectic work schedules, family lives, medication and other risks, drivers become drowsy for a host of reasons. It is helpful to review...
West Virginia employees want to believe that when they start their jobs, their bosses are in their corner, and they’re getting paid a fair wage. If you’ve recently found out that you haven’t been paid fairly for your time, you may be wondering what your options are....
Determining who was at fault in a multi-vehicle crash is never easy, whether the accident occurs in West Virginia or elsewhere. That makes it tough to seek damage recovery through the civil justice system, and it could also complicate insurance claims. Any accident...
Employees in West Virginia might have questions about per diem allowances. Who qualifies, and what are the rules? Per diem is a Latin term that translates to “by day.” Employers may reimburse the actual expenses of employees with travel duties, or they may choose to...
Many employees nationwide, including in West Virginia, use various ways to protect their business's bottom lines -- many times to the detriment of their employees. One method they use is the misclassification of employees. It costs a company a whole lot less to employ...
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, over 4.5 million people nationwide suffer dog bites each year, including many in West Virginia. Of those victims, at least 800,000 people need medical care. Further statistics indicate that about 50% of those cases...
If you work more than 40 hours in a single workweek, you might be entitled to overtime pay. Your overtime rate is 150% of your average hourly wage. Therefore, if you typically made $7 an hour, your West Virginia employer would be required to pay an overtime wage of...
