Quick answer. West Virginia Division of Labor's list gives West Virginia employers two state posters for most workplaces (minimum wage and wage payment), plus two more that apply only to some employers. Add the federal posters for the laws that cover you. Each one is a free download from the agency.
What West Virginia's own list says
The West Virginia Division of Labor marks each of its posters "Applies To All Employers" or names the only employers it applies to, such as hospitals for the nurses overtime poster. We checked it on November 7, 2026: WV Division of Labor: Required Posters.
West Virginia posters for most employers
| Poster | Who posts it | Official copy | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage Requirements poster | Applies to all employers. | Free PDF | November 7, 2026 |
| Wage Payment and Collection Act poster | Applies to all employers. | Free PDF | November 7, 2026 |
West Virginia posters for some employers only
| Poster | Who posts it | Official copy | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurses Overtime and Patient Safety Act poster | Only applies to hospitals. | Free PDF | November 7, 2026 |
| WV Parental Leave Act poster | Only state government units and county boards of education. | Free PDF | November 7, 2026 |
Federal posters for West Virginia employers
| Poster | Who posts it | Official copy | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal minimum wage (FLSA) | West Virginia employers covered by the federal minimum wage law (FLSA). | Official page · PDF | November 7, 2026 |
| Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) | West Virginia employers with 50 or more employees, plus every public agency and school. | Official page · PDF | November 7, 2026 |
| Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) | West Virginia employers in the private sector (most of them). | Official page · PDF | November 7, 2026 |
| Military leave and reemployment (USERRA) | West Virginia employers with employees who serve or served in the uniformed services. | Official page · PDF | November 7, 2026 |
| Job safety and health (OSHA) | West Virginia has no OSHA-approved State Plan, so West Virginia private employers are under federal OSHA and post this one. | Official page · PDF | November 7, 2026 |
| Equal employment opportunity (EEOC) | West Virginia employers with 15 or more employees for 20 weeks a year. | Official page · PDF | November 7, 2026 |
| E-Verify posters (only if you use E-Verify) | West Virginia employers enrolled in E-Verify. | Official page | November 7, 2026 |
| Special minimum wage (only 14(c) certificate holders) | West Virginia employers holding a 14(c) special minimum wage certificate. | Official page | November 7, 2026 |
Full coverage rules for each federal poster: required workplace posters by state.
Worth knowing in West Virginia
- The state has no OSHA-approved State Plan, so private employers post the federal OSHA poster.
- The Division's page also links to WorkForce West Virginia for its own poster resources (unemployment); it gives no file for them, so check WorkForce West Virginia directly.
The West Virginia poster pack
The posters themselves are free from the government agencies that issue them, and every link on this page downloads them at no cost.
- The state poster checklist: all 4 state notices from West Virginia Division of Labor's list and the 8 federal ones, each with who posts it, a box to tick and the date we checked it.
- A posting log for each location: where each state poster hangs, its edition, the date you put it up and when you replaced it.
- A download sheet with the official link for every state and federal poster.
- One updated pack free during your first year: if an agency issues a new version during your year, we send the updated pack.
Sources
- WV Division of Labor: Required Posters (checked November 7, 2026)
The state posting rules as listed on the pages above. General information, not legal advice; we are not lawyers, and nothing here guarantees compliance. A city, a county, a union contract or an industry rule can add notices; the agency's own page has the final word.
West Virginia poster questions
Which workplace posters must every West Virginia employer display?
West Virginia Division of Labor's list names two state posters for employers in general: Minimum Wage Requirements poster; Wage Payment and Collection Act poster. Add the federal posters for the laws that cover you, such as the FLSA minimum wage poster and, with 15 or more employees, the EEOC's Know Your Rights poster.
Are West Virginia workplace posters free?
Yes. Every poster on this page links to the issuing agency's own page or file, where it costs nothing to download. The federal posters are free from the U.S. Department of Labor, the EEOC and OSHA.
Which West Virginia posters apply only to some employers?
Nurses Overtime and Patient Safety Act poster: only applies to hospitals. WV Parental Leave Act poster: only state government units and county boards of education.
Do West Virginia employers post the federal OSHA poster?
The state has no OSHA-approved State Plan, so the state private employers are under federal OSHA and post this one. OSHA's own page says employers don't need to replace an older version of its poster.
How often do West Virginia posters change?
When the law or a rate changes. We last checked the state's list on November 7, 2026. Check West Virginia Division of Labor's page before you reprint.
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