West Virginia § 21-1B-2 Definitions

West Virginia Statutes

§ 21-1B-2 — Definitions

West Virginia § 21-1B-2

Ch. 21LABOR

Art. 1BVERIFYING LEGAL EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF WORKERS

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Bluebook

W. Va. Code § 21-1B-2 (2026).

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(a)"Employer" means any individual, person, corporation, department, board, bureau, agency, commission, division, office, company, firm, partnership, council or committee of the state government, public benefit corporation, public authority or political subdivision of the state or other business entity which employs or seeks to employ an individual or individuals.

(b)"Commissioner" means the labor commissioner or his or her designated agent.

(c)"Unauthorized worker" means a person who does not have the legal right to be employed or is employed in violation of law.

(d)"Records" means records that may be required by the commissioner of labor for the purposes of compliance with the provisions of this article.

(e)"Knowingly" means, with respect to conduct or to a circumstance describe

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(a) "Employer" means any individual, person, corporation, department, board, bureau, agency, commission, division, office, company, firm, partnership, council or committee of the state government, public benefit corporation, public authority or political subdivision of the state or other business entity which employs or seeks to employ an individual or individuals.

(b) "Commissioner" means the labor commissioner or his or her designated agent.

(c) "Unauthorized worker" means a person who does not have the legal right to be employed or is employed in violation of law.

(d) "Records" means records that may be required by the commissioner of labor for the purposes of compliance with the provisions of this article.

(e) "Knowingly" means, with respect to conduct or to a circumstance described by a statute defining an offense, that a person is aware by documentation or action that the person's conduct is of that nature or that the circumstance exists. Failure to request or review documentation of an employee's legal status or authorization to work is deemed to be "knowingly".

(f) "License" means any permit, certificate, approval, registration, charter or similar form of authorization that is required by law and that is issued for the purpose of operating a business in this state.

Legislative History

2024 Reg. Sess., HB4759; 2023 Reg. Sess., SB656; 2007 Reg. Sess., SB70; 2004 Reg. Sess., SB71; 2002 Reg. Sess., SB560; 1997 Reg. Sess., SB535; 1971 Reg. Sess., HB691