US Jurisdictions

West Virginia

New and Updated

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    Jury Duty: West Virginia

    This guide provides an overview of West Virginia law regarding jury duty leave for employees. It covers employer obligations to provide leave, employee eligibility for leave, compensation during leave, and prohibited actions against employees who perform jury service.

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    Harassment: West Virginia

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of West Virginia laws prohibiting sexual harassment and other forms of harassment on the basis of a protected characteristic. It covers sexual harassment training, defenses against harassment claims, enforcement and remedies.

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    HR Management: West Virginia

    West Virginia law does not require private employers to provide employees with access to their personnel files.

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    New Hire Reporting: West Virginia

    This guide provides compliance guidance for HR and payroll professionals in West Virginia regarding the requirement to report new hire information to the state, including what, when and how to report.

West Virginia at a Glance

State Minimum Wage:
$8.75
State Paid Sick Leave Mandated:
No
State Ban the Box Adopted:
No

West Virginia Employment Law Guide

At-Will, Contracts and Restrictive Covenants

EEO

Employee Benefits

Employee Leaves

Employee Management

HR Strategy, Management and the Law

Labor Relations

Organizational Exit

Payroll

Recruiting and Hiring

Risk Management - Health, Safety, Security

Types of Employers and Workers

Wage and Hour