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Recent Statute Requires an Employee’s Mitigation of Lost Wages to Be Held Retroactively

By | Published March 30, 2018 | Posted in Employment Law | Tagged Tags: , , | Comments Off on Recent Statute Requires an Employee’s Mitigation of Lost Wages to Be Held Retroactively

West Virginia juries traditionally awarded employees generous or “double” damages after determining they were wrongfully terminated by an employer who acted with malicious intent or willful disregard for their rights. Double-damage awards typically reflect punitive damages and compensatory damages, which can include both back pay and front pay. Front pay compensates the employee for the Read More

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Can an Inmate File a Workers’ Compensation Claim While on Work Release?

By | Published March 15, 2018 | Posted in Workers Compensation | Tagged Tags: , , | Comments Off on Can an Inmate File a Workers’ Compensation Claim While on Work Release?

Private businesses in West Virginia contracting inmates through the Prison Industry Enhancement (PIE) Certification Program are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance to cover them for on-the-job injuries. Inmates injured while working for the private sector in one of these jobs can thus file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. But compensation for an inmate’s Read More

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