West Virginia § 21-19-3 - 21-19-3. Administration.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 21-19-3 — 21-19-3. Administration., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-19-3. 21-19-3. Administration.
(a) Any person or entity, whether public or private, including an internet or application-based company, may voluntarily contribute funds to a portable benefit account, as set forth in this article, for an independent contractor who resides in West Virginia or who performs actual work in West Virginia.
(b) Contributions to a portable benefit account may be made using the funds of the hiring party, or a percentage of funds withheld from the compensation owed to the independent contractor, or both.
(c) A percentage of funds may be withheld only if the following conditions are met:
(1) The withholding of compensation is expressly agreed to in writing;
(2) The written agreement is clear, unambiguous, and prominently displayed either in a work contract or a separate invoice;
(3) The withholdings are voluntary and require the independent contractor to opt-in; and
(4) The independent contractor may choose to opt-out for such withholdings at any time.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 21-19-3
What does West Virginia Code § 21-19-3 cover?
Section 21-19-3 ("21-19-3. Administration.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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