| Equal Pay, Fair Pay, Retaliation, Work Comparisons
STATUS: Enacted
The West Virginia Equal Pay Act prohibits private and public employers from paying wages to any employee at a rate less than the rate paid to employees of the opposite sex for work of comparable character, the performance of which requires comparable skills. It also prohibits retaliation against employees who file or otherwise participate in an investigation regarding equal pay claims.
Read More2018 | Equal Pay, Fair Pay, Prior Salary
Prohibits employer inquiry into the compensation history of a prospective employee.
Read More2014 | Equal Pay, Fair Pay, Retaliation, Work Comparisons
STATUS: Enacted
Prohibits wage discrimination on the basis of sex for comparable work on jobs that require comparable skill, effort, and responsibility, and that are performed under similar working conditions.
Read More| Equal Pay, Fair Pay, Retaliation, Work Comparisons
STATUS: Enacted
Prohibits wage discrimination on the basis of sex for comparable work on jobs which have comparable requirements.
Read More2018 | Equal Pay, Fair Pay, Legal Deadlines, Pay Transparency, Retaliation
STATUS: Failed
Would have prohibited employer pay secrecy rules that prohibit employees from discussing wages and extended the statute of limitations for wage discrimination claims.
Read More2017 | Defenses, Equal Pay, Fair Pay, Legal Deadlines, Prior Salary, Protected Classes
STATUS: Enacted
Prohibits pay discrimination, prohibits employers from seeking salary histories from applicants and ensures equal pay for comparable work.
Read More2018 | Equal Pay, Fair Pay, Pay Transparency, Retaliation
STATUS: Failed
Would have prohibited against employers firing or discrimination against employees who discuss wages.
Read More1990's | Equal Pay, Fair Pay, Retaliation
STATUS: Enacted
Prohibits discrimination in the payment of wages based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or ancestry for jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility and are performed under similar conditions.
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