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Depending on the circumstances, your firing or layoff could be legally actionable. If you've been fired or laid off, it's only natural to believe it was unfair — and there is a good chance you're right. The phrase "wrongful termination" may feel like it applies to your situation. However, wrongful termination in a legal sense...

Breaking down your rights to equal pay for equal work Enacted in 1963, the Equal Pay Act (EPA) is a federal law that requires employers to pay men and women equally for the same work. Today, the EPA is just one of several federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, but there are...

Understanding your legal rights and recourse in the workplace Quid pro quo (literally, "this for that") sexual harassment occurs when someone in a position of power demands sexual favors in return for a job benefit. It is one of two types of illegal sexual harassment in the workplace (the other being a hostile work environment,...

Know your rights and legal options under West Virginia and federal law Most people who have been in the workforce for a while have been in at least one unpleasant work environment. Many of us have dealt with screaming bosses, argumentative coworkers, angry customers, and other rude or aggressive behavior. It's only natural to wonder...

The proposed federal rule would empower workers Last month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed rule that would ban employers from imposing non-compete agreements on employees. The new rule would prohibit employers from the following actions: entering into or attempting to enter into a non-compete with a worker; maintaining a noncompete with a...

Know your rights and legal options in the hiring process For many West Virginians, the new year also means a new job or at least a look at the job market to see what's out there. If you're considering applying for a new position, then you need to know your rights in the hiring process,...

The holidays can be especially rough if you’re going through a divorce. But you don’t have to dread this time of year. It’s still possible to enjoy the holidays, no matter what else is going on in your life. Here are some tips to help you get through. 1. Start some new traditions. You used...

Our law firm is pleased to announce that we are moving to a new office in Parkersburg, WV. “We are very excited about this move to a larger office space in Parkersburg and the opportunities it will bring to help us serve clients,” said attorney Karl Kolenich. “But while our location is changing, many other...

Know your legal rights – and your legal recourse The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) gives most West Virginia employees the right to take unpaid leave under certain circumstances. The law also protects employees from retaliation for exercising their right to FMLA leave.   Unfortunately, not all employers follow the law, and some...

Don't make assumptions when it comes to your child's financial needs. In virtually any divorce or separation with children in West Virginia, the courts will order one parent to pay child support to the other parent. In theory, this is pretty simple: the payments are made on a regular basis in accordance with the child...