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Atkinson & Frampton, PLLC If you've been terminated or harassed at work, it's time to fight back. We provide the help you need.

Sometimes employers make decisions about your employment seemingly out of nowhere. These kinds of decisions can raise ho...
11/11/2026

Sometimes employers make decisions about your employment seemingly out of nowhere. These kinds of decisions can raise honest questions, especially when a decision feels inconsistent or happens right after you've raised concerns or sought accommodations.

Keep written records of anything tied to time off, scheduling, discipline, performance expectations, and workplace complaints. When someone requests protected leave and then gets a surprise negative review or termination, the timing deserves a closer look.

Bring your questions to us. Learn how Atkinson & Frampton helps employees in West Virginia at amplaw.com.

Bad medical outcomes can occur without anyone being at fault. However, medical malpractice occurs when the care falls sh...
11/05/2026

Bad medical outcomes can occur without anyone being at fault. However, medical malpractice occurs when the care falls short of the required medical standard.

Reviewing a possible claim means looking at your condition, the treatment decisions, the timing, what you were told, whether you gave informed consent, as well as the follow-up care, and then asking whether the care fell short of the accepted standard.

Request your records, keep your bills and communications, and call Atkinson & Frampton at (304) 346-5100 for a free case evaluation.

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10/30/2026

Happy Halloween from Atkinson & Frampton!

Reporting harassment shouldn't leave you guessing about what comes next, yet it often does. When the conduct continues a...
10/28/2026

Reporting harassment shouldn't leave you guessing about what comes next, yet it often does. When the conduct continues after you've spoken up, a clear record becomes even more important.

Write down who you reported it to and when, save the response you received, and keep track of any conduct that continued afterward. Note any changes to your schedule, duties, evaluations, or day-to-day treatment once you raised the issue.

Never alter or invent records, and get guidance if the problem gets worse or retaliation occurs. See how we handle workplace harassment at amplaw.com.

You spoke up about a problem at work, and then your employer's treatment of you changed. That shift may be retaliation  ...
10/21/2026

You spoke up about a problem at work, and then your employer's treatment of you changed. That shift may be retaliation and illegal.

Retaliation can take the form of sudden discipline, reduced hours, exclusion, a reassignment, threats, or termination after you report harassment, discrimination, wage problems, or safety concerns.

Keep your original complaint, your employer's response, later messages, and your performance records. You can always call Atkinson & Frampton at 304-982-7577 to talk through what happened.

Before you decide your termination was simply unfair and not illegal, write down everything that led up to it, because t...
10/15/2026

Before you decide your termination was simply unfair and not illegal, write down everything that led up to it, because the order of events can reveal relevant information. A clear timeline usually includes:

▪️Any complaint you made or protected activity you took part in
▪️Changes in how you were treated afterward
▪️Discipline, warnings, or sudden meetings
▪️The explanation you were given for the termination
▪️What happened in the days and weeks that followed

Save all your records relating to your employment and talk with a lawyer before you sign a release or severance agreement. Learn how we evaluate wrongful termination at amplaw.com.

Large trucks share our West Virginia highways every day, and a crash involving one can change a life in seconds. Safe tr...
10/06/2026

Large trucks share our West Virginia highways every day, and a crash involving one can change a life in seconds. Safe travel depends on proper loading, working lights, reasonable speeds, maintaining a safe driving distance, and attentive driving from everyone on the road.

When a serious collision does happen, a few records can carry serious weight later, like photographs, medical records, the crash report, and witness information.

Hurt in a crash involving a commercial truck? Call Atkinson & Frampton at 304-982-7577 for a consultation.

Some workplace decisions look routine on paper, even when the facts around them tell a different story. Whether a decisi...
09/30/2026

Some workplace decisions look routine on paper, even when the facts around them tell a different story. Whether a decision was discriminatory often comes down to those details rather than the official explanation.

Our lawyers can assist you in reviewing the relevant facts, such as: comments that were made, changes in how you were treated, your disciplinary record, who replaced you, any accommodation requests, and how similarly situated coworkers were treated.

Hold on to your records and avoid deleting anything. Learn how we handle employment discrimination at amplaw.com.

Unsure whether something at work crossed a line? You don't have to figure that out alone, because workplace sexual haras...
09/21/2026

Unsure whether something at work crossed a line? You don't have to figure that out alone, because workplace sexual harassment isn't always loud or obvious.

Harassment can show up as a pattern of comments, unwanted messages, inappropriate jokes, or pressure tied to someone's position over you, and it can include retaliation after you report it. Writing things down helps, including what happened, when it happened, who was present, and how your employer responded once you raised it.

You deserve straight answers about your situation. Call Atkinson & Frampton at 304-982-7577 for a consultation.

Was your termination proper, or was something else going on underneath that decision? In West Virginia, most employees a...
09/16/2026

Was your termination proper, or was something else going on underneath that decision? In West Virginia, most employees are at-will, which means an employer can let you go for many reasons, though not for an illegal one.

Certain firings deserve a closer look, especially when one lands shortly after you raised a concern about safety, discrimination, harassment, unpaid wages, or when the reason you were given doesn't match how your employer treated you before. For example, if an employee reports a problem and loses their job a few weeks later, that timing alone can indicate an illegal termination.

When something feels off, save your emails, text messages, performance reviews, termination paperwork, and the names of anyone who saw what happened. Learn how Atkinson & Frampton approaches wrongful termination at amplaw.com.

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