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- Minimum Wage: West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 per hour, exceeding the federal minimum wage. Employers must adhere to this rate to ensure fair compensation.
- Overtime Pay: Employees are entitled to overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, in alignment with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
- Meal Breaks: Employers must provide a 20-minute meal break for employees working six or more consecutive hours. The break is typically unpaid unless the employee must work during this time.
West Virginia requires employers to pay employees at least twice a month or semi-monthly. Final wages must be paid within 72 hours of the end of the pay period. Employers must maintain payroll records, including employee names, addresses, pay rates, hours worked, deductions, and payment details for each pay period, for a minimum of two years. Authorized payroll deductions must comply with state laws, court orders, or employer-sponsored fringe benefit plans.
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- Workers' Compensation Insurance: Employers must provide workers' compensation insurance to cover work-related injuries or illnesses.
- Unemployment Insurance: Employers contribute to the state's unemployment insurance program, offering financial assistance to eligible workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own.
- Right-to-Work Law: As a right-to-work state, West Virginia prohibits requiring employees to join a union or pay union dues as a condition of employment.
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