Updated June 28, 2022
A West Virginia employment contract agreement establishes employment conditions to be implemented on an individual rendering services for payment. The contract consists of a job description which includes the employee’s wage, the period of employment (specified duration or indefinite), responsibilities, rights, and employee benefits, amongst other things. Defining an employer’s terms through a contract agreement provides proof of the employee’s compliance with the predetermined conditions. If necessary, an employer may reference the contract to defend themselves against an employee in court should a dispute ever arise.
Laws – Chapter 21 (Labor)
By Type (4)
Employee Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) – Used to keep confidential information secret and out of the hands of competing enterprises.
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Employee Non-Compete Agreement – Mentions the scenarios where an employee is permitted to, and prohibited from, working for other companies.
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Independent Contractor Agreement
– Can be used to establish business relations when employing the services of an independent contractor.
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Subcontractor Agreement – Enables contractors to specify their working terms and conditions for a subcontractor.
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Table of Contents |
What is an Employee?
“Employee” Definition – § 21-1A-2(3)
At-Will Employment
At-Will Employment – Allowed with the exception of any “ Public Policy ” and “ Implied Contract ” understandings.
Income Tax Rate (Individual)
Individual Income Tax Rate – 3% to 6.5% ( § 11-21-4e )
Minimum Wage ($/hr)
Minimum Wage – $8.75 ( § 21-5C-2 )
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