West Virginia Labor Laws: An Employer's Overview
West Virginia (WV) · Labor law overview · Last reviewed June 2026
Overtime
Weekly (40 hr)
Minimum wage
Above federal
Meal breaks
Required
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.
Official sources
More West Virginia guides
Labor law overview in other states
West Virginia labor law overview: frequently asked questions
What are the main labor laws employers should know in West Virginia?
The essentials are overtime (federal 40-hour weekly), minimum wage (a state rate above federal), and breaks (meal breaks are required).
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