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...
Time change affects wage and overtime issues
Love it or hate it, daylight saving time is an unavoidable reality for those who live in West Virginia and most other states. Springing forward may mean losing an hour of sleep, but it means something completely different for those who happen to work the night shift....
Distracted driving claims life of bicyclist
All drivers deal with the normal distractions of being behind the wheel, including adjusting the climate control, talking with other passengers and noticing things they drive past. Even these momentary distractions can contribute to an accident if a driver is not...
Impaired truckers raise risk of truck accidents
Travelers on West Virginia roads and highways frequently encounter tractor-trailers and other large commercial vehicles. It can be intimidating, but nothing may compare to the devastation of an accident involving a large truck. If travelers in passenger vehicles...
Slip and fall injuries may be a property owner’s responsibility
Winter is not quite over in the mid-Atlantic states, and West Virginia residents know better than to put away their snow shovels and rock salt just yet. Even with the promise of spring in the air, cold and slick precipitation may still arrive, placing anyone who...
Restaurant owner accused of overtime and wage issues
Some West Virginia business owners are fortunate to have more than one operation. For example, a retail store may have several locations in various parts of the state, or a restaurant owner may offer a variety of dining experiences on opposite ends of town. When an...
Mother seeks justice for student after brain injury
Brain injuries are in the news lately, underscoring the fact that not many understand how severely such an injury can affect a person’s life. When an accident victim suffers a brain injury, it may mean the end of any goals or dreams for the future and the beginning of...
