HB 3405
Authorizing the West Virginia Commissioner of Highways to offer locality pay to Division of Highways employees working in certain jurisdictions
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill allows the West Virginia Commissioner of Highways to offer locality pay to employees of the Division of Highways who work in specific areas designated by the commissioner. These areas are those where it’s necessary to attract and retain employees in a competitive job market. The pay differential will not exceed $10,000 per year and can exceed existing salary ranges for the position. The commissioner will create a policy to govern how this pay is administered.
Key provisions
- Allows the Commissioner of Highways to designate specific jurisdictions for locality pay.
- Employees in designated jurisdictions may receive a locality pay differential.
- The maximum locality pay differential is $10,000 per year.
- Locality pay can exceed the established salary range for the position.
- The commissioner will establish a policy for implementing locality pay.
Who is affected
- Division of Highways employees
- West Virginia Commissioner of Highways
- Employees working in designated jurisdictions
Notable changes
- Creates a mechanism for providing additional compensation to employees in areas with high labor costs.
Fiscal impact
The bill may impact the Division of Highways’ budget due to the potential for increased personnel costs.
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