§23-5A-1. Discriminatory Practices Prohibited
No employer shall discriminate in any manner against any of his present or former employees because of such present or former employee's receipt of or attempt to receive benefits under this chapter.
§23-5A-2. Discriminatory Practices Prohibited — Medical Insurance
Any employer who has provided any type of medical insurance for an employee or his dependents by paying premiums, in whole or in part, on an individual or group policy shall not cancel, decrease his participation on behalf of the employee or his dependents, or cause coverage provided to be decreased during the entire period […]
§23-5A-3. Termination of Injured Employee Prohibited; Reemployment of Injured Employees
(a) It shall be a discriminatory practice within the meaning of section one of this article to terminate an injured employee while the injured employee is off work due to a compensable injury within the meaning of article four of this chapter and is receiving or is eligible to receive temporary total disability benefits, unless […]
§23-5A-4. State Employees to Accrue Increment Pay During Absence Due to Work-Related Injuries; Legislative Rules
(a) All employees of the State of West Virginia shall continue to accrue increment pay during absences from work due to a work-related compensable injury. (b) The director of the Division of Personnel shall propose rules for legislative approval to implement the provisions of this section.