This bill proposes amendments to the Code of West Virginia regarding the Human Rights Commission, specifically focusing on the definitions related to employers and the statute of limitations for filing complaints about unlawful discriminatory practices. The definition of "employer" is revised to include any person employing two or more individuals for 20 or more calendar weeks in the year of the alleged discrimination or the preceding year, replacing the previous threshold of 12 employees. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the term "employee" may not include individuals employed by their parents, spouse, or child.

Furthermore, the bill extends the statute of limitations for filing a complaint from 365 days to three years after the alleged act of discrimination. It also includes various modifications to the language used throughout the relevant sections, such as changing "shall" to "may" in certain contexts, which may provide more flexibility in the application of the law. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the effectiveness of the Human Rights Commission in addressing discrimination cases in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16B-17-3, 16B-17-10