West Virginia § 21-5-6 - 21-5-6. Refusal to pay wages or redeem orders.
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§ 21-5-6. 21-5-6. Refusal to pay wages or redeem orders.
If any person, firm or corporation shall refuse for the period of five days to settle with and pay any of its employees at the intervals of time as provided in section three of this article, or to provide fringe benefits after the same are due, or shall neglect or refuse to redeem any cash orders provided for in this article, within the time specified, if presented, and suit be brought for the amount overdue and unpaid, judgment for the amount of such claim proven to be due and unpaid, with legal interest thereon until paid, shall be rendered in favor of the plaintiff in such action; and, if the employee continues to hold the cash order herein provided for, given for payment of labor, in case of the insolvency of the person, firm or corporation giving same, such employee shall not lose his lien and preference under existing laws.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 21-5-6
What does West Virginia Code § 21-5-6 cover?
Section 21-5-6 ("21-5-6. Refusal to pay wages or redeem orders.") 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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