This bill proposes the addition of a new section, 17-2A-4c, to the Code of West Virginia, 1931, which authorizes the West Virginia Commissioner of Highways to implement locality pay for employees of the Division of Highways. The commissioner will have the authority to designate specific localities within the state where higher wages are necessary to effectively recruit and retain employees. The bill allows for pay differentials that may exceed the established maximum salary range for certain positions, and mandates the commissioner to create a policy directive outlining the rules for this implementation.

Under this new provision, employees working in designated areas may receive a locality pay differential of up to $10,000 per year, in addition to their regular salary or hourly pay. This initiative aims to ensure that the Division of Highways can maintain its workforce effectively, particularly in jurisdictions critical for the planning, engineering, construction, maintenance, and traffic regulation of state road projects.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17-2A-4c