Swimming pools have opened all across the area. Whether it’s a public pool or one in your backyard, you can’t beat them for exercising, socializing and simply cooling off in the summer.

But unfortunately, according to the American Red Cross, more than 200 young children drown in backyard swimming pools. The Red Cross is not a government agency, but is a tremendous source for home pool safety and tips that go beyond the well-known “no running” rules.

With warmer weather finally arriving, many people are spending more time outdoors. Whether you are walking, running, biking, or just enjoying the outdoors, sidewalks provide a safe place to travel on foot.

In addition to other legal protections for employees, West Virginia employers that fall under the West Virginia Human Rights Act cannot discriminate or harass women who are pregnant

As an employee in the state of West Virginia, you are covered by a variety of employment laws. For example, employers are required to pay hourly employees 1 ½ times their normal pay rate for any hours worked in excess of 40 in one workweek. (WV Code Sec. 21-5C-3(a)). As an alternative, employers can give hourly employees 1 ½ hours off work in lieu of paid overtime.

Recently enacted legislation also provides overtime pay for salaried employees in certain situations.