This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to exclude seasonal employees of ski area operators from the definition of "employee" concerning maximum hour standards. Specifically, it adds a new definition for "ski area operator" and includes a provision that seasonal employees working less than seven months in a calendar year for such operators are exempt from the maximum hours provisions outlined in 21-5C-3 of the code.

Additionally, the bill removes the previous exemption for seasonal employees of amusement parks and replaces it with the new exemption for ski area operators. This change aims to clarify the treatment of seasonal workers in the ski industry regarding labor regulations, thereby allowing ski area operators more flexibility in managing their workforce during peak seasons.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 21-5C-1