US Jurisdictions

West Virginia

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    Posters and Notices

    The West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act Poster

    As mandated by the West Virginia Division of Labor, every employer covered by the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act must post the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act Poster.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Insurance and Disability Benefits: West Virginia

    This guide provides an overview of legal requirements related to group life insurance and disability benefits in West Virginia.

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    Employment Law Guide

    FMLA: West Virginia

    West Virginia does not have a family and medical leave law applicable to private sector employers. This guide provides information on pregnancy discrimination and accommodation requirements with respect to leaves of absence.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Immigration, Form I-9 and Work Visas: West Virginia

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of West Virginia requirements regarding immigration and the employment eligibility verification process, including retaining documentation proving each employee's legal status.

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    Legal Timetable

    West Virginia Termination Pay Law Amendments to Take Effect

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    Legal Timetable

    West Virginia Verification of Employment Status Rule to Take Effect

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    Quick Reference

    West Virginia Workplace Labor and Employment Law Posters

    In addition to federal posting requirements, a West Virginia employer should ensure compliance with individual state and local requirements for workplace posters. This chart contains information regarding West Virginia-specific notice posting requirements.

  • Type:
    Posters and Notices

    West Virginia Minimum Wage Poster

    As mandated by the West Virginia Division of Labor, every employer covered by the West Virginia Minimum Wage and Maximum Hours Standard must post the West Virginia Minimum Wage Poster.

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    Handbook Templates

    About This State Supplement Handbook Statement: West Virginia

    West Virginia employers seeking to explain how the handbook and supplement should be read together and that neither the handbook nor the supplement alter an employee's at-will status should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

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    Handbook Templates

    Meal Breaks Handbook Statement: West Virginia

    West Virginia employers seeking to educate employees about meal break requirements and inform supervisors about the need to provide meal breaks or opportunities to eat a meal while working should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.