According to government statistics, more than a 1,000 people are injured each year because of distracted driving. Distracted driving is considered anything that takes the driver’s attention away from their vehicle or the road. This can include:

Visual Distractions: Taking your eyes off the road

Manual Distractions: Removing your hands from the steering wheel

Mental Distractions:  Taking your mind off driving

When you leave a job either voluntarily or involuntarily, your employer is required to give you a final paycheck in a timely manner. According to West Virginia employment laws, employers are required to pay wages earned on or before the next payroll cycle. This rule applies to both resigning employees and terminated employees.
 

If an employee resigns without notice or is terminated, he/she is entitled to receive their final paycheck either on the next pay date or within four working days, whichever comes first.
 

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?  

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.