HB 5358
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 additional pay, called locality pay, to employees of the Division of Highways who work in specific, designated areas of the state. The goal is to help the Division attract and keep qualified employees by compensating them more than their standard salary. The commissioner will create rules for how this locality pay is determined and administered, with a maximum annual differential of $10,000.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Commissioner of Highways to designate localities needing locality pay.
- Allows pay differentials exceeding standard salary ranges.
- Establishes a maximum annual locality pay differential of $10,000.
- Requires the commissioner to create a policy directive for implementation.
- Applies to Division of Highways employees.
- Focuses on recruitment and retention of employees.
Who is affected
- Division of Highways Employees
- West Virginia Commissioner of Highways
- State Road Project Workers
Notable changes
- Creates a new section in the West Virginia Code authorizing locality pay.
Fiscal impact
The bill may impact state funding due to the potential for increased employee compensation.
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