Some people have a paralyzing fear of elevators and prefer to avoid them altogether. However, most people think nothing of using elevators to get where they are going, especially when they have many floors to travel or are carrying heavy items. The doors open, and...
Driving while drowsy may seem necessary, but it is dangerous
You may be among the numerous West Virginia residents who often feel as if you did not get a good night's sleep before having to head off to work in the morning. Even after a cup of coffee or two, you may still feel that drag of fatigue behind your eyelids. Still, you...
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We established this blog to share stories and information about topics relevant to our practice. Our intent is to regularly provide posts highlighting legal issues of local, state and national interest that we think you will find interesting. Check back later for...
Filing a complaint for wage theft may be necessary
Though you may not work at your dream job, you likely still appreciate the fact that you can work and earn an income to meet your daily needs. Of course, even though you perform your work-related duties as required, you still rely on your employer to provide you with...
New West Virginia Law Allows for Expungement of Certain Felony Convictions, Multiple Misdemeanors
On June 7, 2019, several new statutes went into effect that amount to a sweeping change of the expungement laws in West Virginia. The new statutes now permit the expungement of certain felony convictions. They also relaxed the standards for having misdemeanors...
Is your vehicle putting you more at risk of a rollover crash?
One of the scariest scenes many people have witnessed is seeing a vehicle roll over in a car accident. Such events can almost seem surreal because everyone knows that vehicles are supposed to remain with their tires on the ground, and when one overturns, it is...
Labor laws and what they say about your right to fair pay
As an employee in West Virginia, you believe that you have the right to fair pay. This means that you deserve rightful pay for the hours you worked, including overtime. Fortunately, there are federal laws in place that agree that you have these rights, such as the...
Shouldn’t I get paid for that?
If you clock in and out when you go to work, the hours you should get paid for may seem very clear. But, even then, it’s all too easy to get into the habit of doing work-related tasks unpaid. Here are a few examples of work-related tasks you should and should...
Help is available to address overtime and wage issues
With the volumes of oil and gas that society needs to function, the hazards that workers in the West Virginia oil and gas industry face every day are taken for granted. Their jobs are among those that are rated the most dangerous in the world. However, overtime and...
