West Virginia Overtime Laws 2026
West Virginia labor laws generally follow the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). There are no specific state laws requiring daily overtime or double time.
Key Rules:
- Weekly Overtime: Employees are entitled to 1.5x their regular rate for any hours worked over 40 in a single workweek.
- No Daily Overtime: Working more than 8 hours in a day does not trigger overtime pay in West Virginia, unless the weekly total exceeds 40.
- Minimum Wage: As of 2026, West Virginia generally defaults to the federal minimum wage ($7.25/hr) unless recent legislation has changed.
How to Calculate:
if you work 45 hours in Charleston at $13.00/hr:
- Regular Pay: 40 hours × $13 = $520
- Overtime Rate: $13 × 1.5 = $19.50/hr
- Overtime Pay: 5 hours × $19.50 = $97.50
- Total Pay: $520 + $97.50 = $617.50