GROUP BLOG: West Virginia’s Wage Payment Collection Act: Employers’ Failure to Pay Final Wages Can Be Costly

Sep 15, 2014 | Articles & Updates

The West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act (WPCA), at first glance, is relatively straightforward. However, scenarios can arise that will frustrate compliance for the employer, specifically the payment of final “wages” to an employee. An employer’s failure to...

Supreme Court of Ohio grants reversal for railroad client in asbestos exposure lawsuit

Sep 12, 2014 | News

On Sept. 4, 2014, the Supreme Court of Ohio granted a reversal for a railroad client, represented by Burns White Members David A. Damico and Ira L. Podheiser, in a tort action involving asbestos exposure. The initial motion requested administrative dismissal due to...

Employment Group launches Employment Law Blotter blog

Sep 5, 2014 | News

Attorneys in the Employment Group recently launched the Employment Law Blotter, a blog focusing on the latest developments in employment law relevant to employers and human resources professionals. Visit http://employmentlawblotter.com to read about timely topics,...

New site for David White’s ADR practice is now available

Sep 3, 2014 | News

Burns White recently launched a new website with details on Member David White’s alternative dispute resolution practice. The first attorney-focused website of its kind for the firm, it contains details on Dave’s experience, services offered, rates, availability,...

Stuart T. O’Neal analyzes record-breaking HIPAA settlement for MD News

Aug 27, 2014 | News

Healthcare Member Stuart T. O’Neal, III wrote an article for Eastern Pennsylvania MD News analyzing the $4.8 million fine the Department of Health and Human Services imposed on New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University Medical Center for violating...