Workplace harassment and discrimination can affect any worker, regardless of role or status. While state and federal laws protect employees in West Virginia, independent contractors can find themselves in a more ambiguous position when it comes to legal protections....
Workplace Discrimination
How can a worker prove quid pro quo harassment at work?
Sometimes, workplace sexual harassment inspires a hostile work environment. Other workers treat one person or a particular group of individuals harshly, making the work environment abusive. The other main type of sexual harassment is quid pro quo harassment. One party...
What are the 2 main forms of workplace sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment has become such a widely discussed topic that most people know it is illegal. However, many people struggle to succinctly explain what constitutes sexual harassment. Employees deserve a workplace free of discrimination, which includes an environment...
Clues that you were the victim of workplace discrimination
If you are 40 or older, you are protected by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). This legislation makes it illegal for companies in West Virginia or elsewhere from dismissing older employees primarily because of their age. Of course, this doesn't mean...
The basics of age discrimination in the workplace
Unfortunately, many employees are treated unfairly because of their age in West Virginia. This can be very frustrating and demoralizing. If you are experiencing age discrimination in the workplace, it is important to know your rights. Common ways age discrimination...