SB 240
Approving overtime pay for teachers
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill would allow West Virginia teachers to receive overtime pay under certain circumstances. Teachers would need preapproval from the State Board of Education and their school principal to be eligible for overtime. The overtime pay would be calculated based on the teacher’s regular salary and would apply to work performed on weekends or beyond the standard workweek hours. The State Board of Education will determine the specific overtime rate.
Key provisions
- Teachers can receive overtime pay with preapproval.
- Preapproval must come from the State Board of Education and the school principal.
- Overtime applies to work on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Overtime also applies to work beyond the normal workweek hours.
- Overtime pay is calculated based on the state minimum salary schedule for teachers.
- Overtime pay on Saturdays or Sundays must be at least one-half the daily rate.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Teachers
- State Board of Education
- School Principals
Notable changes
- Creates a mechanism for teachers to receive overtime pay.
- Requires preapproval for overtime eligibility.
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