On behalf of Law Office of P. Zachary Stewart | Dec 17, 2019 | Misclassification
When you find employment in West Virginia, your main goal is to take home a paycheck. But when a company considers you an independent contractor, your pay may be less than it should. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), you may have entitlement to overtime...
On behalf of Law Office of P. Zachary Stewart | Sep 5, 2019 | Misclassification
How a worker is classified affects his or her form of compensation, benefits and much more. It is extremely important that employers in West Virginia classify their workers correctly; otherwise, workers can lose out on wages, and employers may face legal recourse....
On behalf of Law Office of P. Zachary Stewart | May 30, 2019 | Misclassification
Steak ‘n Shake restaurants are located in West Virginia and in other regions in the country and around the world. The fast food chain is known for its burgers, fries and numerous varieties of milkshakes. Many families patronize the locations while traveling or...
On behalf of Law Office of P. Zachary Stewart | Apr 18, 2019 | Misclassification
Many so-called “gig economy companies” operate in West Virginia and all across the country. Some businesses, such as Uber or Lyft, offer ride-sharing services to customers. Companies like Grubhub or DoorDash deliver food from various restaurants to...
On behalf of Law Office of P. Zachary Stewart | Mar 20, 2019 | Misclassification
There are many truck drivers in West Virginia and all across the country who are considered to be independent contractors at their places of employment. Often, companies use contractors as part of their workforces in addition to their full-time employees. While this...
On behalf of Law Office of P. Zachary Stewart | Feb 21, 2019 | Misclassification
Many companies in West Virginia and across the nation utilize independent contractors in addition to their regular workforce of employees. However, businesses often stumble when employing contractors, since the practice can often result in misclassification of...
