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Employee Rights 

Employee Rights Resources 

Child Labor Laws Poster
This document explains the Child Labor Laws governing the employment of children.

Division of Labor 2007 Wage Rates
The prevailing wage rates are set for each labor category and classification for each county by the West Virginia Division of Labor, based on standards established by West Virginia Code.

Instructions for Employment Complaints
Instructions on filling out employment complaint forms for the WV Human Rights Commission

Job Safety and Health Protection Poster
An employer must post this document educating employees on their right to a safe and healthful workplace.

Legal Aid Resources
This document provides the location and contact numbers of Legal Aid centers throughout the State.

Maximum Wage and Maximum Hours Poster
An employer who employs during any calendar week six or more employees in any one separate, distinct and permanent location as well as, all individuals employed by the State of West Virginia, its agencies and departments, are subject to the Minimum Wage and Maximum Hours Law.

Meal Breaks Poster
This is H.B. 4140 that outlines the meal breaks requirement for employers.

Parental Leave Act
This document is a notice to all employees explaining the Parental Leave Act.

Wage Payment and Collection Act Poster
An employer must post this document to educate employees on the Wage Payment and Collection Act.

West Virginia Human Rights Commission Required Poster
This poster is required to be posted at all work sites.

Workers' Compensation Claim Appeal Procedures Brochure
This brochure serves as a guide to the procedures of a Workers' Compensation Claim.

Workforce West Virginia Calendar of Events
Keep up to date on all of the latest job fairs, training opportunities, employer training events, etc. by accessing the Workforce WV calendar of events.

Did You Know?

The first federal prison exclusively for women in the United States was opened in 1926 in West Virginia.