As West Virginia’s population ages, more people are seeking medical treatment each year. Patients trust nurses, physicians, and other health professionals to provide accurate, knowledgeable recommendations for their care.
Did you know there are laws that protect workers from being disciplined or terminated for reporting work-related injuries and/or filing worker’s compensation claims?
When family members are not able to care for aging loved ones, they are forced to entrust their care to a nursing home or assisted living facility. Selection of the best facility for your family member is one of the most important decisions you can make. But, how do you find a top-quality facility?
Most people understand that exempt employees are typically paid a set salary, while non-exempt employees receive an hourly wage, including overtime pay. This general designation has been in effect for many years. But, law changes last year may have an impact on your paycheck.
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was enacted in 1993. It provides specified employees up to 12 weeks’ of unpaid leave per year (26 weeks when caring for military personnel.)
Under FMLA, eligible employees can elect to take to up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year following:
With warmer weather and vacations here, many families will be packing up and hitting the road. Don’t let your fun family vacation turn into a nightmare. Use these precautions to keep your trip safe and relaxing:
Vacation road trips are a great way of making memories with your family. But, each year, many families remember the accidents instead of the fun. Be sure to keep your family safe by following these easy tips.
Travel season is quickly approaching. Many of us will hit the road for spring break trips, vacations and weekend getaways. Even if it's just your morning commute to work, you will usually share the road with several large, commercial vehicles.
In West Virginia, we rarely drive anywhere without seeing large commercial trucks or semis. Sharing the road with these large vehicles has become a given in our society. Being a victim in an accident with an 18-wheeler often results in untimely death, catastrophic injuries and loss.
When we entrust our loved one’s care to a nursing home or extended care facility, we trust the staff to take proper care of our loved one. While this is the case for many of our elderly, some, unfortunately, are neglected by their caregivers. Whether it’s caused by understaffing or simple lack of attention, neglect often goes unreported.
With the temperatures turning colder and winter weather expected to make a return this weekend, it's a good time to remember your accountability as a homeowner and/or business owner during inclement weather.
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