Getting Paid
W. Va. Code § 21-5-3 — at least twice a month, never more than nineteen days apart
Twice a month. Every employer doing business in the state settles with its employees at least twice every month, with no more than 19 days between paydays, unless a special agreement provides otherwise.
- In cash.
- By check or money order.
- By direct deposit to an account the employee names.
- On a payroll card, with the fees disclosed in writing and at least one free withdrawal each pay period.
Those are the ways wages may be paid. An employer that uses payroll cards also offers direct deposit.
An unpaid worker, or the Commissioner of Labor at their request, may sue to collect, and a court awarding judgment may add costs and reasonable attorney fees. A particular claim is a question for a licensed West Virginia attorney.
Sources for this section (2)
- W. Va. Code § 21-5-3 — Payment of wages by employers other than railroads; assignments of wages
- W. Va. Code § 21-5-12 — Wage payment: employees' remedies
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed West Virginia attorney.