This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to modify the definitions related to minimum wage and maximum hour standards for employees. Specifically, it introduces a new definition for "ski area operator," which encompasses any entity responsible for the operation of a ski area or aerial passenger tramway. The bill also expands the list of exemptions from the definition of "employee" to include seasonal employees of ski area operators who work less than seven months in a calendar year, thereby exempting them from the maximum hour provisions outlined in the existing law.

Additionally, the bill removes the previous exemption for seasonal employees of amusement parks, indicating a shift in focus towards ski area operators. This change aims to clarify the treatment of seasonal workers in the ski industry concerning maximum hour regulations, ensuring that they are not subject to the same limitations as other employees under the law. Overall, the bill seeks to provide specific exemptions for seasonal workers in the ski industry while redefining relevant terms in the context of labor standards.

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Introduced Version: 21-5C-1