Digital time tracking makes wage theft easy
The Fair Labor Standards Act protects employees from bosses who unfairly withhold pay. More companies are using digital time trackers for employees to log in and out of their shifts. This can provide a more convenient method of calculating hours that is superior to...
Does breed predict when a dog bites?
In West Virginia and elsewhere, the debate about the inherent danger of certain breeds of dogs is one that neither side will win. However, looking at studies and reports can reveal some interesting statistics about the potential damage dog bitesfrom certain breeds can...
What is considered compensable time for hourly employees?
There are many different types of jobs in West Virginia. They are also compensated in different ways. Some are considered exempt employees and may have a salary, which means they earn the same amount no matter how many hours they work. Others are considered non-exempt...
Do you know how FLSA protects you at work?
Understanding the laws that affect workers is essential for recognizing when an employer is treating an employee unfairly. Despite how fulfilling and rewarding a job may be, its main purpose is for workers to earn money to pay their bills and provide for their...
Motor vehicle accident leaves one dead, others injured
Getting into a vehicle as a passenger has its benefits. Passengers do not have the stress of negotiating traffic and dangerous road conditions. However, they also do not have control of the vehicle and are not always able to influence the way the driver handles...
Non-Exempt Day Rate Workers Entitled to Overtime Pay
Employers Violate Federal Law By Failing to Pay All Wages Required Employers violate the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by paying non-exempt workers a “day rate” without paying any overtime wages that may be due. A “day rate” is a lump sum or salary paid to a worker...
Overtime regulations and securing the compensation you are owed
Not everyone works in an industry where it is possible to consistently work 9 to 5. For some individuals in West Virginia, working long hours is just part of the job. While this can present challenges when it comes to having a normal personal and family life, it could...
Banks Have a History of Overtime and Wage Violations
Bank Employees Receive Settlements for Unpaid Wages Over the past several years, bank employees all across the country have filed successful overtime and wage claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) against banks of all sizes including the likes of Wells...
How FLSA addresses wage issues during coronavirus
The recent outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus has many in the country facing new and uncharted territories not limited to health care. While medical researchers scramble to fight the virus, employers and business owners wonder how to remain solvent while protecting...
Employers Required to Pay Final Wages to All Former Employees
When Should I Get My Final Paycheck? What If I Don’t Receive My Final Paycheck? Many employees have been laid off, furloughed or terminated as a result of the COVID-19 public health crisis. In these tough economic times, money is one of the first things on our minds...
