What is minimum wage? West Virginia applies the federalminimum wage, currently $7.25 per hour.
What is the minimum wage for tipped employees? West Virginia allows employers to pay a 20% credit against the minimum wage to tipped employees, so West Virginia tipped employees may be paid $5.80 per hour - as long as their hourly rate plus tips equals $7.25 per hour. If it does not, an employer must make up the difference in cash.
When am I eligible to earn overtime? Hourly non-exempt employees who work over 40 hours in a workweek are eligible to receive time and a half for every hour worked over 40.
Am I entitled to a lunch or rest break? West Virginia employees are eligible to a meal break of at least 20 minutes after working six consecutive hours. Rest breaks lasting less than 20 minutes must be compensated.
Disclaimer:The information provided here is for informational purposes only. None of it is intended to give legal advice nor does it establish an client-attorney relationship. The following information may not be updated with changes in the law. You should consult an attorney for information on your specific case.
