Windy day leaves woman with brain injury
Weather conditions often require property owners to take precautions to prevent damage to their homes and injury to others. High wind may cause tree branches to fall and turn unsecured objects into airborne projectiles. If someone should become injured because a...
Fatal motor vehicle accidents often linked to speed
All West Virginia drivers have experienced the anxiety of running late or feeling impatient to arrive at their destination. In some cases, they may decide to ignore the rules of the road and nudge the accelerator past the speed limit. While this risky action may help...
Even minor brain injuries can lead to serious health issues
A mild blow to the head may not always seem serious at first. In fact, many in West Virginia who suffer from head injuries due motor vehicle accidents, slip-and-falls or contact sports are not aware of the amount of trauma they may have received. New research paints a...
Has your employer asked you to work off the clock?
You may be one of the many people in West Virginia and beyond who is an hourly worker. This means that you receive payment by the hour rather than an annual salary. You may not mind payment for hours worked rather than a lump sum because you earn a good wage. However,...
Employees fight to reclaim unpaid wages
Employers are required by law to pay their workers fair wages for every hour they work. It may seem like an obvious rule, but not every employer knows it or is willing to comply with it. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay time-and-a-half...
Misclassification can cost workers overtime pay
Time is money for those who are paid by the hour. Often, West Virginia employees receive their weekly schedule and calculate how much money they can expect to earn based on the hours they will work. Picking up an extra shift means a bigger paycheck unless those...
Boss uses flat rate to avoid overtime pay for workers
One way in which many business owners get into trouble is by failing to keep accurate records of the hours each of their employees works. Without these records, it may be impossible to know when an employee qualifies for overtime pay and how much pay that employee...
Dog bites leave woman with critical injuries
Like most states, West Virginia has a lot of dog owners. Many people treat their dogs like members of the family, so it is understandable that they may put out of their minds the inherent danger when encountering unfamiliar animals. As a result, when a dog attacks, it...
Employer fined for unfair wages and unpaid overtime
It is hard enough for some workers to make ends meet during a difficult economy. To some West Virginia residents, it may seem that they spend more time working than doing anything else but still have little to show for it. Unfortunately, this can be especially true if...
Taking advantage of workers through misclassification
The gig economy has opened many doors for workers in West Virginia and across the country. Flexible hours and working conditions are enticing benefits to working nontraditional jobs, such as making deliveries, working in the many phases of construction, and offering...
