West Virginia
Complete guide to West Virginia leave laws including FMLA compliance and state employment regulations.
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Annual leave
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No statutory annual leave requirement
Pro-rata: N/A - employer discretion
Carryover: Determined by employer policy
Sick leave
Statutory: No
Paid days: Varies
Statutory pay: Varies
Eligibility: No state mandate - employer discretion
Parental leave
Maternity: 12 weeks (FMLA)
Paternity: 12 weeks (FMLA)
Adoption: 12 weeks (FMLA)
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Domestic Violence Leave: Reasonable time (unpaid)
Jury Duty: Duration of service (unpaid)
Voting Leave: Up to 3 hours (paid)
Military Leave: Per USERRA (unpaid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Maintain employment records per federal requirements
Penalties: Civil penalties for leave violations
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2025-01-20
Presidents' Day: 2025-02-17
Memorial Day: 2025-05-26
West Virginia Day: 2025-06-20
Independence Day: 2025-07-04
Frequently asked questions
Does West Virginia have state-mandated sick leave?
No, West Virginia does not require employers to provide sick leave. It is at employer discretion.
What is West Virginia Day?
West Virginia Day (June 20) is a state holiday celebrating when West Virginia became a state in 1863 during the Civil War.
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