SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 78
(By Senators Kessler, Caldwell, Jenkins, Minard, Rowe, Ross,
White, Harrison and McKenzie)
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[Originating in the Committee on the Judiciary;
reported March 2, 2004.]
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Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the
State Wage Payment and Collection Act.
Whereas, Inconsistent terminology, confusing provisions and
case law have all impacted the Act since its initial passage by the
Legislature in 1891; and
Whereas, The Wage Payment and Collection Act is in dire need
of review to eliminate antiquated terms, confusing procedures and
lack of consistent duties and responsibilities for employers and
employees; and
Whereas, The Wage Payment and Collection Act has not undergone
a thorough review and updating in a number of years; therefore, be
it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to study the State Wage Payment and Collection Act; and,
be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance's study of the Wage Payment and Collection Act include the development of consistent terminology and clear, concise and
uniform procedure; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2005, on
its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts
of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this
study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be
paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on
Government and Finance.