Charleston, WV Employment Law Services for Your Rights
Compassionate Legal Support in Morgantown, Clarksburg, and Parkersburg
You work hard to support yourself and your family, and you are entitled to do so in an environment that's safe and free from discrimination that could jeopardize your employment and income. After all, you're there to make a living. The last thing you need is for your employer to make this difficult by singling you out for sexual harassment, retaliation, or other unfair treatment.
Sadly, workplace discrimination and harassment happen more often than most people realize. When it does, it can turn even the best jobs or career opportunities into toxic and harmful experiences. If it has happened to you, you can find yourself wondering what, if anything, you can do about it.
Don't let myths about "at-will" employment trick you into thinking you don't have options. There are exceptions that protect workers from illegal behavior and unsafe conditions. However, state and federal employment laws are complex, and an out-of-line employer may be counting on you not knowing your rights or how to exercise them. They may want you to think they hold all the power in the situation, but they don't. At Bailess Law Firm PLLC, our skilled attorneys can help you turn the tables to hold your employer accountable for unlawful behavior and recover the compensation and dignity you deserve.
Understand Your Workplace Rights Today
As an employee, it pays off to understand your workplace rights and to seek legal counsel when faced with employment concerns. Our Charleston employment law lawyers are devoted to providing experienced and compassionate legal representation to employees in Charleston, Morgantown, Clarksburg, and Parkersburg. If you are facing discrimination, harassment, wrongful discharge, or other employment-related challenges, we are here to preserve your rights and pursue justice for you.
Our Comprehensive Employment Law Services Include:
- Discrimination and harassment claims
- Wrongful firing issues
- Wage and hour disputes
- Employment contract review and negotiation
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) violations
Don't let employment issues go unresolved. Contact Bailess Law Firm PLLC to schedule a consultation with our experienced employment law attorneys. We're ready to help you navigate the complexities of employment law and advocate for your rights in the workplace.
For experienced guidance, speak with a skilled employment law lawyer in Charleston at Bailess Law Firm PLLC. Call (304) 841-0037 or complete our online form.
From Compassionate Legal Counselors to Fierce Employment Litigators
We understand how unsettling it can be to be wrongfully terminated or faced with the difficult decision of whether to quit your job and lose your income or stay and continue to endure harassment, discrimination, or retaliation. We're here for you, and we're eager to help you right the wrongs you've suffered in the workplace.
We skillfully handle a wide range of employment law matters, including those involving:
- Sexual harassment: This type of harassment can take many forms on the job; it isn't just being offered a promotion in exchange for sexual favors. Sexual harassment can include anything from the use of explicit language to frequent jokes and inappropriate comments that make for a hostile work environment.
- Retaliation: Reporting harassment, unsafe conditions, or other unlawful behavior by your employer should never lead to additional harassment or actions intended to punish you for taking your experiences to human resources, the authorities, or an attorney.
- Racial discrimination: Federal law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on their race, color, or national origin.
- Disability discrimination: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against qualified employees with disabilities. Examples include passing over employees for job assignments, promotions, or other job-related benefits or activities, simply because they have a disability.
- Pregnancy discrimination: Similar to disability discrimination, this type of discrimination occurs when a highly qualified woman is denied a job assignment or promotion because she is pregnant.
- Wrongful termination: Exceptions to "at-will" employment laws protect you from being fired for unlawful reasons.
- Title IX: Title IX is a federal law that protects people from discrimination based on sex, including in the workplace. Specifically, the statute applies to workers who are employed in federally funded universities and other educational institutions.
- USERRA: The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) prohibits workplace discrimination of military veterans and people who are currently serving or pursuing military service.
Working in a toxic environment polluted with sexual harassment, discrimination & retaliation?
Are you experiencing an employment issue not listed here? We may be able to help.
Talk to us about your case — we'll listen without judgment, explain your legal rights, and help you explore your options for compensation. You may be entitled to a recovery for lost wages, unpaid overtime, pain and suffering, and other losses. Our accomplished employment law lawyers in Charleston will investigate your case, gather evidence, interview witnesses, and work to build the strongest possible claim for damages. Most importantly, we'll be by your side every step of the way to offer much-needed counsel, protection, validation, and support. We're proud to be fierce, relentless, and passionate litigators for you.
Dial (304) 841-0037 or contact us online to make an appointment with an Charleston, WV employment law lawyer.
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