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Seeking 'clarity,' state lawmakers push to turn more employees into independent contractors | News


By Erin Beck
Mountain State Spotlight
Mar 11, 2021
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Amid a global pandemic and economic crisis, state lawmakers are rushing through legislation that could make it harder for West Virginians to file for unemployment if they lose work and pay for medical care if they get sick on the job.
West Virginians could also lose state-level protections that became especially important during the pandemic, like guarantees they would be paid on time, earn minimum wage, and receive overtime pay. ....

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