Under West Virginia law, employees are entitled to certain leaves or time off, including jury duty leave, military leave, Civil Air Patrol leave, emergency responder leave, public officials leave and voting leave.West Virginia has laws that relate to employee pay and benefits, including wage notices, wage deductions, pay statements, pay frequency and health care continuation coverage.In West Virginia, there are requirements relating to the minimum wage, overtime, meal breaks and child labor.West Virginia permits preemployment background checks and drug and alcohol testing.See EEO, Diversity and Employee Relations. Employers must also provide pregnancy accommodations and equal pay. West Virginia law prohibits an employer from discriminating and retaliating against employees in a variety of protected classes.Labor and Employment Law Overview requirements for other statesįederal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
