West Virginia Code
Chapter 6C. Public Employees

Article 1. Whistle-Blower Law

§6C-1-1. Short Title - This article shall be known, and may be cited, as...

§6C-1-2. Definitions - The following words and phrases when used in this article...

§6C-1-3. Discriminatory and Retaliatory Actions Against Whistle-Blowers Prohibited; Promotion, Increased Compensation Protected - (a) No employer may discharge, threaten, or otherwise discriminate or...

§6C-1-4. Civil Action by Whistle-Blower for Violation; Limitation on Actions; Burden of Proof; Defense; Use of Evidence in Civil Service Proceeding; Grievance Action Available; Other Rights and Actions Not Limited - (a) A person who alleges that he or she is...

§6C-1-5. Redress for Whistle-Blower - A court, in rendering a judgment for the complainant in...

§6C-1-6. Civil Penalty; Termination From Public Service - (a) A person who, as an employer or under color...

§6C-1-7. Limitations on Scope of Construction; Protections Related to Political Activity and Membership in Organization of Employee - (a) The provisions of this article shall not be construed...

§6C-1-8. Notice to Employees of Protection of Whistle-Blowers - An employer shall post notices and use other appropriate means...

Article 2. West Virginia Public Employees Grievance Procedure

§6C-2-1. Purpose - (a) The purpose of this article is to provide a...

§6C-2-2. Definitions - For the purpose of this article and article three of...

§6C-2-3. Grievance Procedure Generally - (a) Time limits. -- (1) An employee shall file a...

§6C-2-4. Grievance Procedural Levels - (a) Level one: Chief administrator. -- (1) Within fifteen days...

§6C-2-5. Enforcement and Appeal - (a) The decision of the administrative law judge is final...

§6C-2-6. Allocation of Expenses and Attorney's Fees - (a) Any expenses incurred relative to the grievance procedure at...

§6C-2-7. Mandamus Proceeding - Any employer failing to comply with the provisions of this...

§6C-2-8. Employee Organizations May Not Be Compelled to Disclose Certain Communications; Exceptions - (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an employee...

Article 3. West Virginia Public Employees Grievance Board

§6C-3-1. West Virginia Public Employees Grievance Board - (a) Effective June 30, 2007, the Education and State Employees...

§6C-3-2. Powers and Duties of the Board - The board shall: (1) Maintain jurisdiction over procedural matters in...

§6C-3-3. Data Collection and Reporting Requirements - (a) Each employer involved in a grievance matter shall maintain...

§6C-3-4. Rule-Making Authority - (a) The rules established by the Education and State Employees...

§6C-3-6. Review of the Grievance Procedure - On or before January 1, 2010, the Joint Committee on...

Article 4. Compensation to State Employees for Training, Education and Professional Development

§6C-4-1. Definitions - As used in this article, the following words and terms...

§6C-4-2. Agreements to Reimburse State Agencies for Training Compensation Paid to Employees; Rule-Authority - (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code to the...

§6C-4-3. Exemptions - (a) The provisions of this article do not apply to:...