A Public Employee And The Right to Representation

West Virginia law permits certain public employees the right to representation in the workplace.  A public employee may have someone speak and act on their behalf in certain circumstances related to employee discipline.  The right to representation is but one mechanism through which West Virginia law ensures that public employees are being treated fairly in the workplace.

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YOU'RE FIRED! Wrongful Discharge in West Virginia

We all have had jobs that, for one reason or another, just didn’t work out. Sometimes, employees decide a job is not right for them and quit. Other times, employees are fired for no good reason or even forced out of the workplace by the employer.Barney Law PLLC gets calls from many folks who were fired and want to know whether they have a case against their employer. If you have been fired from your job or forced to quit your job, you should promptly contact an employment lawyer to analyze the unique facts of your dismissal.

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