Shayla Klein

Morgantown

Multimedia Journalist at WCHS-TV (Charleston, WV)

Appalachian journalist with an insatiable appetite to write stories on underreported and neglected topics

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Articles

Time Off For Voting: What Saskatchewan Employers Need To Know

Feb 26, 2025 | mondaq.com | Jeffrey N. Grubb |Shayla Klein

As elections loom, the question of time off for voting oftenarises in workplaces. Employers may be uncertain about theirobligations and entitlements under the law. In Canada, bothemployers and employees have clear rights and responsibilities whenit comes to ensuring that eligible employees have the opportunityto vote. These requirements are set out in the provincial orfederal legislation corresponding to the government holding theelection.
Time off for voting: What Saskatchewan employers need to know

Feb 24, 2025 | lexology.com | Jeff Grubb |Shayla Klein |Ginikachi Okewulonu

As elections loom, the question of time off for voting often arises in workplaces. Employers may be uncertain about their obligations and entitlements under the law. In Canada, both employers and employees have clear rights and responsibilities when it comes to ensuring that eligible employees have the opportunity to vote. These requirements are set out in the provincial or federal legislation corresponding to the government holding the election.
Morgantown City Council hears updates on Mountain Line Access Pass program

Feb 18, 2025 | wvnews.com | Shayla Klein

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown City Council members asked pointed questions and raised concerns over kinks in the Mountain Line Access Pass program during their regular meeting Tuesday night. Maria Smith, Executive Director of Mountain Line, gave a status update on the Access Pass program, which started on Dec. 1 The program provides single-ride passes to people who are seeking social services.
Social Media Screening For Job Applicants: Human Rights And Privacy Risks Alberta Employers Should Be Aware Of

Mar 29, 2024 | mondaq.com | Shayla Klein |David Allison

In the digital age, the recruitment landscape has expanded beyond traditional methods, with social media becoming a significant tool for evaluating potential candidates and completing background checks. However, the practice of "creeping" on candidates' social media profiles during the hiring process raises important legal considerations for employers.
What Federal Employers Need To Know About Recent Amendments To The Canada Labour Code

Nov 23, 2023 | mondaq.com | Shayla Klein |Brandon Smith

A number of amendments to the Canada Labour Code have recently come into force, or are set to come into force in the coming months, including requirements for employers to reimburse employees for work-related expenses, to provide written employment statements to employees and to supply free menstrual products in the workplace. As of July 9, 2023, federal employers are now required, with certain exceptions, to reimburse employees for reasonable work-related expenses.
Hurricane High School community discusses safe space signs at BOE meeting

Sep 5, 2023 | wchstv.com | Shayla Klein

PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Parents and teachers at Hurricane High School went to the Putnam County Board of Education meeting to discuss whether or not safe space signs should be displayed in classrooms. "In an advanced science class, there's rainbows and cupcakes. How dare this school board allow that to happen?" Mike, a parent at the meeting, said. Tensions were high at the packed meeting after Hurricane High School’s principal told teachers to take down safe space signs in their classrooms.
"Changing every ten minutes" - Little Creek residents reckon with flood damage

Sep 4, 2023 | wchstv.com | Shayla Klein

CABIN CREEK, W.Va. — A week ago, the Little Creek area flooded twice. Now, the community is trying to rebuild, but they’re hitting some major bumps in the road. "These mountains. They're big, they're strong, they're powerful, and I feel like they're starting to take back what's theirs," Brianna Mullins Chittenden, who has been helping her parents clean up their home in Little Creek, said. "Feels a little bit like revenge maybe. "Water and gas lines along the creek broke due to the flood damage.
Narcan now available over-the-counter; local drug safety advocate reacts

Sep 3, 2023 | wchstv.com | Shayla Klein

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Narcan is now available over-the-counter nationwide. Prior to this FDA approval, Naloxone was prescription-only and given out by certain organizations with approval from a state standing order. Now, anyone in the country can go to their local pharmacy and pay $44.99 for two doses of Narcan.
RetroFest rocks the block: Vintage vibes and live music expand to Summers Street

Sep 2, 2023 | wchstv.com | Shayla Klein

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The first-annual RetroFest had antique vendors and a variety of food, but what keeps people coming back to this Labor Day weekend event are the live bands. This year, the RetroFest expanded from Slack Plaza into Summers Street. "We're expanding our footprint gradually," Joe "JK" Kerner, co-organizer of RetroFest and DJ at AAA Entertainment, said. Festival go-ers and vendors alike grooved to live classic music all day long Saturday.
Flood cleanup continues in Clay, Calhoun counties

Aug 29, 2023 | wchstv.com | Shayla Klein

CLAY COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — As heavy rains caused dangerous flooding in parts of West Virginia this past weekend and earlier this week, residents and businesses got hit hard by damage. Off Route 16 in Calhoun County, water was so deep, especially at the intersection in Arnoldsburg, that employees of Arnoldsburg Café told Eyewitness News that they were stuck at work until 11 p.m. Monday night.