West Virginia Labor Law Updates
All businesses with employees in West Virginia are required by state & federal employment laws to post Labor Law Posters in a visible location. Employment laws change often, which require labor law posters to be updates. Below includes past & most recent mandatory labor law updates which require employers to post the latest version of these posters.
Mandatory change(s) for the state of West Virginia
Date
Poster/Update
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06/2023
Unemployment Insurance-Revised with updated benefit rate table and new revision date.
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07/2022
Unemployment Insurance-Revised with updated benefit rate table and new revision date.
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09/2015
Wage Payment and Collection Act-Update To Wage Payment Collection Act, revisions include addition of labor penal codes, additional guidelines for defining pay periods and new email listing.
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12/2014
West Virginia Minimum Wage-Updated to reflect new 2015 minimum wage rate of $8.00 per hour, effective January 1, 2015.
Mandatory federal change(s)
Date
Poster/Update
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06/2023
EEOC Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal-Revised with new information related to the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) effective June 27, 2023 and a new revision date.
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05/2023
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - Federal Minimum Wage-Revised the Nursing Mothers section of the poster with the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) and more clarification on employer requirements to provide reasonable break time and accommodations for nursing employees.
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10/2022
EEOC Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal-Revised to use plain language and bullet points to summarize the laws for employees. Added a QR code that links to instructions on how to file a charge of workplace discrimination. This new version replaces the old Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.
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11/2009
EEOC Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal-Addition of Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) Regulation.
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11/2008
The Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act (USERRA)-Added the Office of Special Counsel to the poster and modified existing text to incorporate the new office information.
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West Virginia Labor Law Poster Posting Requirements:
- Wage and Hour (Wage Payment & Collection, Minimum Wage, Maximum Hours, & Meal Breaks) (WVC 21-5-9(5)) You must notify all employees of their rights and obligations with respect to unemployment insurance. The Complete Virginia Labor Law Posters display this information clearly, and in full-color.
- Human Rights (WVC 5-11-17) All employees have rights and protections per Human Rights laws. The West Virginia Complete Labor Law Poster displays mandatory notices regarding these rights.
- Unemployment (WVC 21A-7-2) You must provide information to your employees regarding their rights and obligations with respect to Unemployment Law. The West Virginia Complete Labor Law Poster displays this information. Simply post it in a conspicuous location so that your employees are informed, and your company is compliant.
- Parental Leave Act (WVC 21-5D-9) You must post notices informing employees of their rights per the Parental Leave Act. The West Virginia Complete Labor Law Poster displays this information for all employees to review as required.
- Child Labor Law The West Virginia Complete Labor Law Poster provides mandatory information regarding laws related to minors in the workplace.
- Whistleblower Protection Act Your employees have specific rights and obligations per the Whistleblower Protection Act. The West Virginia Complete Labor Law Poster displays this information.
- Workers' Compensation Notice You must provide employees with specific information regarding their Workers' Compensation protection and benefits. The West Virginia Complete Labor Law Poster displays this information. Post it in a conspicuous location.
- Federal Minimum Wage Act (29 CFR 516.4) Federal law requires that you post information with respect to the federal minimum wage increases from $6.55 an hour to $7.25 an hour, effective July 24, 2009. This information must be displayed in a conspicuous location.
- Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (38 USCA 433(a)) You are mandated by federal law to provide information regarding the rights, benefits and obligation of employees who are governed by the Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Post this information in a conspicuous location.
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act (29 CFR 801.6) Per federal law, employees have specific rights and protections accorded to them under the Employee Polygraph Protection Act. You must inform employees of their rights under the act. Ensure that you post this information in a conspicuous location. Be aware that under 29 CFR 801.42(7) a civil penalty of up to $10,000 may be assessed against you for violating any provision of the Act.
- Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law (29 CFR 1601.30) Your employees must be informed of their rights under federal equal employment laws. Ensure that you post this information in a prominent and accessible location.
- Family and Medical Leave Act (29 USC 2619(a)(b)) You must post information informing employees of their rights and protections per the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. This information must be displayed in a conspicuous location, accessible by all employees.
- Occupational Safety and Health Act (29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1)) You must display clear, summarized and accurate information regarding your employees' rights and protections under the Federal Occupational Health and Safety Act. Display this information in a conspicuous location, and ensure that it is not altered, defaced, or covered by other material.
Minimum Wage Rates in West Virginia in 2023:
Since January 1, 2016, West Virginia’s minimum wage is $8.75 per hour. This was an increase from the $8.00 per hour minimum wage rate in 2015.
(back to top)Important Phone Numbers: State of West Virginia
- Wage & Hour - (304) 558-7890
- OSHA - (304) 347-5937
- Workers' Compensation - (888) 498-2667
- Unemployment Insurance - (304) 528-5538
*The quick facts should be used for informational purposes only and should not be used as legal advice or opinion. Please consult a legal expert in your area for your specific situation.
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