West Virginia Labor Laws: An Employer's Overview

Overtime

West Virginia follows the federal rule: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek, with no separate daily-overtime requirement.

Minimum Wage

West Virginia sets a minimum wage above the federal $7.25 and updates it periodically — confirm the current figure before running payroll.

Breaks

West Virginia requires meal breaks for longer shifts.

Paid Sick Leave & Final Pay

West Virginia has no statewide paid sick leave mandate. Final-paycheck timing is state-specific — see the dedicated guides linked below for details, and always confirm against the official source.

West Virginia Labor-Law Snapshot

A quick West Virginia snapshot: the minimum wage is $8.75/hour (about $1.50 above the federal $7.25), overtime is about $13.13/hour, West Virginia has no statewide paid-sick-leave mandate, and a final paycheck is due by the next regular payday on discharge.

For West Virginia employers these rules interact with timekeeping: accurate, audit-logged hours drive overtime, final pay, and break records. West Virginia requires meal breaks on longer shifts and does not mandate paid rest breaks; a final paycheck is due by the next regular payday when an employee resigns. Confirm current West Virginia figures with the state labor office before relying on any single number.

Official Sources

• U.S. DOL — Minimum wage by state
• U.S. DOL — State overtime
• U.S. DOL — State labor offices

More West Virginia Guides

Labor Law Overview in Other States

West Virginia Labor Law Overview: Frequently Asked Questions