Workplace Retaliation
Addair Entsminger Explains How Retaliation Affects Employees Workplace retaliation occurs when an employer punishes an employee for exercising a legally protected right. This may include filing a discrimination complaint, reporting harassment, or participating in an investigation. Retaliation can take many forms, such as demotion, termination, reduced hours, or exclusion from meetings. If your employer penalizes […]
Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace-Know Your Rights
Your Rights as a Pregnant Employee Under Federal and West Virginia Law Pregnancy should never cost you your job, your paycheck, or your dignity. Yet many workers still face unfair treatment when they become pregnant or request workplace accommodations. Both federal and West Virginia laws offer strong protections — but knowing how to use those […]
Hostile Work Environment in West Virginia
A Review of Legal Protections and Actions from Addair Entsminger PLLC Hostile work environments can affect anyone, regardless of industry or role. Addair Entsminger offers insight into the legal protections for workers. In West Virginia, employees who find themselves subject to severe or pervasive workplace hostility have protections under both state and federal laws. These […]
