Klie Law Offices | Employment Law Blog
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Our experienced attorneys at Klie Law Offices have a well-earned reputation throughout West Virginia for winning big cases & getting victims the money they rightfully deserve. Whether you've been a victim of illegal practices in the workplace, hurt in a car accident, or need assistance with another legal matter, our knowledgeable lawyers can work with you and make sure your rights are..
Klie Law Offices | Employment Law Blog
3w ago
When legal separation, or separate maintenance, is the right choice. Opting for a legal separation is a strategic move to test the waters of living separately without the definitive step of divorce. While it may seem less conclusive than ending the marriage, embarking on a legal separation is no less complicated. It demands the same ..read more
Klie Law Offices | Employment Law Blog
2M ago
A divorce attorney can help you find your way forward. Valentine’s Day is when couples express their love and appreciation for one another through gifts and romantic dinners. But it’s not that way for everyone. Many couples are in marriages that have broken down over time. The love has gone out of the relationship and ..read more
Klie Law Offices | Employment Law Blog
3M ago
While getting divorced can be a stressful and emotional experience, it can offer a fresh start in 2024, especially if 2023 was a rough year in your marriage. The partner initiating the divorce may have been processing the end of the relationship for a considerable period, sometimes months or even years. Meanwhile, the other partner ..read more
Klie Law Offices | Employment Law Blog
4M ago
The holiday season is a time for celebration and cheer. But after a divorce, determining how to make holiday plans when co-parenting can be challenging. You may encounter emotional stress, scheduling conflicts, and communication roadblocks. Co-parenting during the holidays is all about your child’s best interests. Below are 10 helpful co-parenting tips tailored for the ..read more
Klie Law Offices | Employment Law Blog
5M ago
What drives couples to end their marriages? Nearly 690,000 married couples chose to part ways in 2021 — a statistic that represents about half the number of couples who tied the knot during the same period. To help people understand what causes divorce – and how to spot the warning signs – Forbes surveyed people ..read more
Klie Law Offices | Employment Law Blog
6M ago
In the wake of several years of changes in both the law and the workplace, the federal agency that enforces harassment claims recently announced proposed updated guidelines. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced the proposed guidelines at the end of September, and they are up for public comment until the beginning of November ..read more
Klie Law Offices | Employment Law Blog
7M ago
Under federal wage and hour laws, employees are eligible for overtime (time and a half) for hours worked in excess of 40 in a workweek, unless they meet specific criteria to qualify as “exempt.” New DOL rule would make millions of workers eligible for overtime A proposed U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) rule would tighten ..read more
Klie Law Offices | Employment Law Blog
8M ago
The rise of easily accessible artificial intelligence (AI) tools is changing every industry, and one of the many new applications of AI is in making management decisions. While AI has promise to improve efficiency and productivity, it also carries significant risks for employees. In particular, concerns have been raised about AI algorithms making discriminatory employment ..read more
Klie Law Offices | Employment Law Blog
10M ago
During pregnancy and after childbirth, you have legal protection. In a victory for employees' rights, last month, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect. This new federal law provides workers with the right to reasonable accommodations during pregnancy and after childbirth. It's intended to allow you to keep doing your job and earning ..read more
Klie Law Offices | Employment Law Blog
1y ago
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 ..read more