West Virginia — Workplace Discrimination

Practitioner reference for Workplace Discrimination compliance in West Virginia. Each section cites primary authority inline (statute, regulation, agency guidance, or case). Where primary authority cannot be confirmed for a point, the section renders the verbatim "Unable to confirm as of [date]" note instead of guessing.

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West Virginia Human Rights Act — protected classes and employer coverage

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The West Virginia Human Rights Act (WVHRA) prohibits employment discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age (40 or above), blindness, or disability. The Act applies to employers with 12 or more employees within West Virginia for 20 or more calendar weeks in the current or preceding calendar year. The West Virginia Human Rights Commission enforces the statute through administrative complaints and holds public hearings on alleged violations.

Source: W. Va. Code § 16B-17-2 and W. Va. Code § 16B-17-1 et seq.

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Administrative complaint filing deadline

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Individuals alleging discrimination under the West Virginia Human Rights Act must file a verified complaint with the West Virginia Human Rights Commission within 365 days after the alleged discriminatory act. Complaints deferred or cross-filed from the EEOC are deemed filed with the Commission on the date received by the EEOC. The complaint must be in writing, signed, and verified before a notary public.

Source: W. Va. Code § 5-11-10

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