Intro to West Virginia Labor Laws

Keep your business compliant with local employment and labor laws in West Virginia, including minimum wage, benefit requirements, leave requirements, and more.

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Last updated on October 17th, 2024

Minimum Wage

The minimum wage in West Virginia is $8.75 per hour for most employers with six or more employees.

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Minimum Exempt Salary Requirements

West Virginia follows the federal minimum exempt requirement of $684 per week or $35,568 per year for most exemptions from minimum wage and overtime.

References: Federal Minimum Exemption Threshold(opens in a new tab)

Meal & Rest Laws

In West Virginia, employees receive at least 20 minutes of break time when assigned to a work shift of six or more hours. Employers may grant employees a single break period or divide the break time into smaller increments at any time during the workday that the employer deems reasonable.

References: Meal Break Fact Sheet(opens in a new tab)

Lactation Accommodation Laws

West Virginia follows the federal requirements and doesn’t have state-specific lactation accommodations laws or regulations.

This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, legal or tax advice. If you have any legal or tax questions regarding this content or related issues, then you should consult with your professional legal or tax advisor.

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