West Virginia
Updated statement and guidance to reflect expanded prohibitions on driving while using electronic devices, effective June 9, 2023.
This guide provides HR and payroll professionals with compliance guidance regarding West Virginia wage payment requirements, including those pertaining to the definition of wages, wage payment methods, pay frequency and lag time, pay deductions, pay statements, pay rate notices, final pay, noncompliance penalties, wage theft, deceased employee wages and unclaimed wages.
This guide provides an overview of laws relevant to separation from employment in West Virginia, including those related to at-will employment, final pay, and drug and alcohol testing.
Updated to reflect a development regarding COVID-19 vaccine mandate exemptions, effective January 18, 2022.
Updated to reflect a short-term service withholding exemption for nonresidents, effective January 1, 2022.