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Employment Lawyer in Charleston, WV

If you or someone that you love has been unfairly treated at work and lost their job due to an employment law being broken or a breach of regulations, it’s important to understand your legal options.

The team of employment attorneys at Stewart Bell, PLLC have been helping workers in Charleston, Dunbar, Huntington, and cities across West Virginia for over 30 years and can explain your options in simple terms. We offer 100% FREE initial consultations to review the merits of your claim and work quickly to obtain a successful result for your case.

For more information, call us today or contact us online 24 hours a day.

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How An Employment Attorney Can Help With Your Claim

There are approximately 180 laws regulated by the Department of Labor that must be followed by both employers and employees, including laws to regulate racial discrimination, medical leave, and minimum and overtime pay.

In West Virginia, the salt and coal industries have been deeply rooted since the state first began to develop. A number of other industries are now central to economic development, including:

  • Utilities
  • Government
  • Trades
  • Education

A number of large corporations within the technology, gas, and financial industries also call West Virginia home.

When a West Virginia employment law or regulation has been broken, legal action can help victims recover their losses. If you’ve suffered from infractions of employment laws and regulations, you may be entitled to compensation for lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. Our experienced employment law attorneys in Charleston can help you determine if you may be eligible to make a claim. Reach out to us today for a free consultation.

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Types of Employment Laws

From minimum wage laws to workers’ compensation benefits, there are certain standards that have been set forth by the government that all employers must follow.

Some types of employment acts include (but are not limited to):

  • Employee Retirement Income Security Act
  • Fair Labor Standards Act
  • Child Labor Protections
  • Family & Medical Leave Act
  • Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act
  • Employment Nondiscrimination & Equal Opportunity
  • Mine & Safety Health Act
  • Contract Work Hours & Safety Act

A number of laws and regulations are specifically extended to certain parties, for example The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was set forth for employment nondiscrimination for qualified individuals with disabilities. The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act was created to cover the rights of migrant workers.

Employees who immigrate to the United States for work are also covered by the laws set forth by the Department of Labor, and workers who believe their rights have been violated can file a formal complaint at their local Wage and Hour Division office.

West Virginia Minimum Wage Laws

Minimum wage varies throughout the United States, however, the government imposed minimum wage is $7.25 an hour.

In West Virginia specifically, minimum wage is $7.25 an hour and the law is applicable to employers of 6 or more employees at one location. In 1969, minimum wage was $1.00 an hour and changes in the minimum have changed every 1 to 2 years, although $7.25 has been the standard since 2008.

Labor Law Violation Claims

As there are many laws that have been created to help employees, there are many laws that an employer could be in violation of.

Some common violation claims include:

  • Sexual Harassment
  • Failure to Pay Overtime
  • Union Negotiations
  • Dismissing a Worker While They Collect Workers’ Compensation
  • Wage & Hour Violations
  • Discrimination based on Sex, Age, Race, Religion, Marital Status, etc.
  • Breach of Contract
  • Whistleblowing
  • Wrongful Termination

It is important to note that in West Virginia employers are not required to provide paid or unpaid vacation leave, sick leave, and holiday leave. For jury duty, an employer must excuse an employee from work if the employee shows his or her jury summons. West Virginia laws also require employers to provide 3 hours of leave to vote so long as the employee requests the time off in writing in advance.

West Virginia is an at-will employment state meaning that an employee may quit for any reason, just as an employer can let go any employee for no reason at any time.

Contact Our Employment Lawyers in Charleston Today

If you or a loved one believes that your employee rights have been violated by your previous or current employer, our Charleston employment lawyers can help you fight for your rights. Stewart Bell Injury Lawyers is dedicated to helping the people and businesses of West Virginia protect their interests and rights. Contact us today for a free case review.

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For more than 30 years, the lawyers of Stewart Bell, PLLC have helped the people and businesses of West Virginia protect their interests and rights. We understand the issues that injured people and their families face after an accident and work quickly to obtain the MAXIMUM amount of compensation for every case we handle.

We have recovered MILLIONS of dollars for clients injured because of nursing home abuse, motor vehicle accidents or medical malpractice.

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