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Employment law guides, required forms, and compliance checklists for West Virginia small businesses.
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West Virginia Minimum Wage
West Virginia•Aug 18, 2026•12 min
West Virginia Minimum Wage: Rates and Employer Rules
West Virginia’s minimum wage is $8.75 an hour, but only where six or more employees work at one location. Tip credit, training wage and exemptions.
West Virginia Workers Compensation
West Virginia•Aug 18, 2026•14 min
West Virginia Workers Compensation Rules for Employers
West Virginia requires workers compensation from your first employee. Who is exempt, where the policy comes from, the deadlines, and the penalties.
West Virginia HR Compliance
West Virginia•Mar 31, 2026•27 min
West Virginia HR Compliance Guide for Employers
West Virginia HR compliance: $8.75 minimum wage, WVHRA at 12 employees, mandatory meal breaks, right-to-work since 2016, no cannabis protections, and 14-day new hire reporting.