Residents and workers in West Virginia may want to know more about the process for filing wage and hour claims if their employers have not complied with the law. This may be in regard to wages, hours, and other conditions. The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S....
Misclassification leaves many workers without benefits
The definition of an employee is evolving as gig workers and independent contractors discover the benefits of working on their own. No longer do the old nine-to-five Monday through Friday standards fit many of today’s workers. Unfortunately, West Virginia employers do...
Per diem pay comes with complex risks
Most employees expect to be compensated for their work with a regular salary or an hourly wage. However, in some situations, an employer may offer per diem pay. What does this mean, and how might it effect an employee’s wage and hour rights? Per diem literally means...
Why do some employees get paid for sleeping on the job?
Many employers regard sleeping on the job as a bad thing. However, certain industries require their employees to get some rest throughout their shifts. Most of these include occupations where employees have to be at their workplaces for long periods of time. A few...
Do tips count toward my overall pay?
In the workplace, classifying employees and categorizing wages can make all the difference on payday. For example, West Virginia employees who are uncertain whether their compensation is by salary, hourly wages, tips or commissions may not understand why their...
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 working on salary. You may not mind payment for hours worked rather than a lump sum because you earn a good wage....
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 statement, but apparently not every employer knows or is willing to comply with this rule. Additionally, the Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers...
Boss uses flat rate to avoid overtime pay for workers
One area of employment law where many business owners get into trouble is the requirement to keep accurate records of the hours an employee works. Without these records, it may be impossible to know when an employee qualifies for overtime pay and how much pay that...
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...
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...
