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Thursday, March 11, 2010

Employment Law

Charleston Employment Law Attorney

If you are like most people, your job is one of the most parts of your life. The fact is most of us spend more time at work than virtually anywhere else. Our work is important to us, not just because it provides living but because we want to do a good job.

When problems arise during the course of your employment it's not always clear what rights you have or just how to proceed. At Akers Law Offices, Charleston employment law attorney JB Akers provides counsel for employees facing difficult situations.

We understand that not only is your income at stake but there is a need to protect your reputation, pride and emotional well-being as well. As a Charleston employment law attorney, JB Akers understands these serious situations must be handled delicately yet aggressively.

If you have an employment law issue you need a lawyer who has successfully represented employees in these cases. Please contact our Charleston, West Virginia office today to schedule a free consultation with a West Virginia sexual harassment lawyer.

Sexual Harassment and Sex Discrimination — A hostile work environment should never be tolerated, nor should you should be kept from advancement or treated unfairly because of your gender. We can prove what happened to you and make sure corrective action is taken.

Medical or Disability Leave Claims — Employers do not always welcome employees taking family, medical or disability leave, but your employer does not have the right to deny you the leave that is guaranteed by law — or to retaliate against you for taking it.

Retaliatory Discharge — Were you fired in retaliation for exposing company wrongdoing or trying exercise your legal rights — such as filing a workers' comp or disability claim or challenging discrimination? That is illegal. Contact us to discuss your rights.

Wrongful Termination l — Most employment relationships are "at will," which means that your employer can fire you without cause, or even for no reason. However, your employer cannot fire you because of discrimination, because you tried to exercise your legal rights, or for another illegal reason. We can help you seek damages for wrongful discharge.

A Charleston employment law attorney from Akers Law Offices is committed to negotiating a fair and just settlement of your employment law claim. We prepare every case as if it were going to trial. We have a reputation for trying difficult cases when necessary. We believe this, in turn, helps us obtain better results in those cases that don’t go to trial.

Contact our office today to speak with a qualified West Virginia sexual harassment attorney. We can help you put the past behind you and work toward a better future.

Evening and weekend appointments are available at our offices or at a location convenient to you.

Akers Law Offices PLLC
128 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25301
Phone 304-932-4571
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Akers Law Offices PLLC, a personal injury and employment law firm in Charleston, West Virginia, serves clients throughout West Virginia, and in communities such as Beckley, Huntington, Parkersburg, Logan, Winfield, Cross Lanes, Morgantown, Lewisburg, Bluefield, Madison, Williamson, Pineville, Point Pleasant, Ripley, Hurricane, Kanawha County, Jackson County, Roane County, Calhoun County, Clay County, Nicholas County, Greenbrier County, Wood County, Ohio County, Marshall County, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, Wayne County, Logan County, Boone County, Mercer County, McDowell County, Mercer County, Harrison County, Monongalia County, and Mason County. We represent auto and truck accident victims who were injured on the following highway corridors: Interstate 64, Interstate 77, Interstate 79, and Highways 10, 33, 35, 51, 52, 60, and 119. We represent boating and shipping accident victims who were injured on the Ohio River, the Kanawha River, the Elk River, the Coal River, Burnsville Lake, Summersville Lake, and other West Virginia rivers and lakes.