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WV Code § 21A-2C-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 21A. Unemployment Compensation|Article 2C. Military Incentive Program|§21A-2C-3. Definitions

For the purposes of this article:(a) "Active duty" means full-time duty in the Armed Forces, other than duty for training in the reserves or National Guard. Any period of duty for training in the reserves or National Guard, including authorized travel, during which an individual was disabled from a disease or injury incurred or aggravated in line of duty, is considered "active duty."(b) "Economically disadvantaged" means a person who:(1) Receives, or is a member of a family which receives, cash welfare payments under a federal, state or local welfare program;(2) Has, or is a member of a family which has, received a total family income for the six months prior to application which, in relation to family size, was not in excess of the higher of:(i) The poverty level determined in accordance with criteria established by the federal office of management and budget; or(ii) Seventy percent of the lower living standard income level;(3) Is receiving food stamps pursuant to the food stamp act of 1977;(4) Is a foster child on behalf of whom state or local government payments are made; or(5) Is an adult handicapped individual whose own income meets the requirements of subdivisions (1) and (2) of this subsection, but who is a member of a family whose income does not meet such requirements.(c) "Korean conflict veteran" means a person who served in the armed services of the United States at least one day during the period of time beginning June 27, 1950, and extending through January 31, 1955.(d) "National guard member" means a member of any component of the West Virginia National Guard.(e) "Reserve member" means a member of any component of the reserve forces of the United States.(f) "Veteran" means a member of the United States Armed Forces who:(1) Served on active duty for a period of more than one hundred eighty days and was discharged or released therefrom with other than a dishonorable discharge; or(2) Was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.(g) "Vietnam era veteran" means a person who served in the armed services of the United States at least one day during the period of time beginning August 5, 1964, and extending through May 7, 1975.
WV Code § 21A-2C-4 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 21A. Unemployment Compensation|Article 2C. Military Incentive Program|§21A-2C-4. Tax Credit; Eligibility; Amount

(a) Each person, partnership or corporation which employs an economically disadvantaged Vietnam era or Korean conflict veteran or any disabled veteran, or an unemployed member of the West Virginia National Guard or a member of the reserve forces of the United States for a continuous period of one year, except as otherwise provided in this article, shall be entitled to an appropriate tax credit for each such individual so employed. In the case of a person or partnership so employing such individuals, the tax credit provided for in this section shall be applied against the employer's personal income tax liability. In the case of a corporation so employing such individuals, the tax credit provided for in this section shall be applied against the corporation's corporate net income tax liability. This tax credit shall be nonassignable and may not exceed an employer's total tax liability with respect to the specific tax against which the tax credit is required to be applied.(b) The amount of the tax credit allowed under subsection (a) of this section shall be an amount equal to the following:(1) For each economically disadvantaged Vietnam era or Korean conflict veteran employed as described in subsection (a), the amount of the tax credit allowed shall be thirty percent of the employee's wage base. For the purposes of this section, the employee's wage base is the first $5,000 in wages or compensation actually paid to the employee by the employer; (2) For each disabled veteran employed as described in subsection (a), the amount of the tax credit allowed shall be a percentage equal to the percentage of disability suffered by the veteran multiplied by the employee's wage base. The employee's wage base is the same as provided in subdivision (1) of this subsection. The percentage of disability referred to in this subdivision means the percentage of compensation for service connected disability as determined by the United States department of Veterans Affairs; and(3) For each member of the West Virginia National Guard or member of the reserve forces of the United States employed as described in subsection (a), the amount of the tax credit allowed shall be twenty-five percent of the employee's wage base. For the purpose of this section, the employee's wage base is the first $5,000 in wages or compensation actually paid to the employee by the employer.
WV Code § 21A-2C-5 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 21A. Unemployment Compensation|Article 2C. Military Incentive Program|§21A-2C-5. Restrictions and Limitations Regarding Tax Credit

(a) An employer may not claim a tax credit provided for in this article for any individual employed for less than a continuous period of one year, unless:(1) The individual voluntarily leaves employment with the employer;(2) The individual becomes totally disabled and unable to continue his employment; or(3) The individual is terminated for good cause shown.In the event that the individual is employed for less than a one continuous year period due to circumstances enumerated in subdivision (1), (2) or (3) above, the employer shall be entitled to a partial tax credit in a proportional amount corresponding to the ratio of the time period during which the veteran was actually employed to the one-year period required for a full tax credit multiplied by the amount of the full tax which would have accrued to the employer had the individual's employment continued for a full year.(b) An employer may not claim tax credit provided for in this article for any individual who is employed and displaces a person already employed. In addition, no tax credit may be claimed for the employment of any individual for whom the employer is receiving job training payments from either the federal or state government. Nothing in this section prohibits an employer from receiving tax credits from both the federal and state governments under similar targeted jobs programs if the employer is otherwise qualified to receive both.
WV Code § 21A-2C-6 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 21A. Unemployment Compensation|Article 2C. Military Incentive Program|§21A-2C-6. Program Administration

The program established by this article shall be conducted primarily under the direction of the employment services section of the Bureau of Employment Programs or its successor agency and the West Virginia National Guard. Reserve forces units may also verify through approved vouchers, eligibility of reserve members to participate in this program. Each individual who qualifies under this article for participation in this program shall be given, upon request, a voucher certifying that the individual is eligible for participation in the program described in this article. The voucher shall be in a form prescribed by the commissioner of employment programs and the Adjutant General, and they may conduct such investigations and collect such data as they deem necessary to ensure that each individual applying for the voucher is actually qualified for participation in the program.When an employer employs an eligible individual who presents the voucher herein provided for, the employer shall submit the voucher along with basic information to the issuing agency as may be required for participation in this program. Each year, the issuing agency shall certify to the State Tax Commissioner a list of employers who may be qualified to receive a tax credit under this program. In order to receive the appropriate tax credit, an employer must file for the tax credit provided for under this article as required by section forty-two, article twenty-one, chapter eleven of this code or by section twelve, article twenty-four, chapter eleven of this code.
WV Code § 21A-2D-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 21A. Unemployment Compensation|Article 2D. Unemployment Insurance Program Integrity Act|§21A-2D-1. Definitions

This article may be cited as the Unemployment Insurance Program Integrity Act. For the purposes of this article the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context in which they are used clearly indicates otherwise:(1) "Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation" means the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, as defined in 15A-3-2 of this code.(2) "Department of Commerce" means the Department of Commerce, as defined in 5B-1-1 of this code.(3) "New hire records" means any available directory of newly hired and re-hired employees reported under state and federal law and managed by the state Department of Commerce. (4) "Unemployment insurance enrollment" means the list of all jobless workers receiving unemployment insurance at a given moment in time.(5) "Commissioner" means the Workforce West Virginia Commissioner, formerly known as the Bureau of Employment Programs Commissioner, as defined in 21A-1A-12 of this code.(6) "Bureau" means Workforce West Virginia, formerly known as the Bureau of Employment Programs, as defined in 21A-1-4 of this code.
WV Code § 21A-2D-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 21A. Unemployment Compensation|Article 2D. Unemployment Insurance Program Integrity Act|§21A-2D-2. Unemployment Insurance Program Integrity

The commissioner shall, on a weekly basis, be required to:(a) Check the unemployment insurance rolls against the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitations list of imprisoned individuals to verify eligibility for unemployment benefits and ensure program integrity;(b) Check new hire records against the National Directory of New Hires to verify eligibility for unemployment benefits; and(c) Check the unemployment insurance rolls against a commercially available database that provides cross-matching functions to verify eligibility for unemployment benefits.
WV Code § 21A-2D-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 21A. Unemployment Compensation|Article 2D. Unemployment Insurance Program Integrity Act|§21A-2D-3. Data Sharing

The commissioner shall have the authority to execute a memorandum of understanding with any department, agency, or division for information required to be shared between agencies outlined in this article.
WV Code § 21A-2D-4 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 21A. Unemployment Compensation|Article 2D. Unemployment Insurance Program Integrity Act|§21A-2D-4. Action on Eligibility Determinations

If the bureau receives information concerning an individual receiving unemployment insurance benefits that indicates a change in circumstances that may affect eligibility, the bureau shall review the individuals case and make a new eligibility determination within one week of receiving the information.
WV Code § 21A-2D-5 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 21A. Unemployment Compensation|Article 2D. Unemployment Insurance Program Integrity Act|§21A-2D-5. Recovering Overpayments and Preventing Fraud

The commissioner shall adopt and implement internal administrative policy to:(a) Prioritize and always pursue the recovery of fraudulent unemployment overpayments to the fullest extent allowable under state and federal law;(b) Enter into a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General to proactively detect and investigate cases of unemployment fraud; and(c) Recover improper overpayments of unemployment benefits, without exception, to the fullest extent possible by state and federal law.
WV Code § 21A-2D-6 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 21A. Unemployment Compensation|Article 2D. Unemployment Insurance Program Integrity Act|§21A-2D-6. Employer Reporting Procedure to Workforce West Virginia When Employees Refuse Re-Hire Opportunities

An employer may contact Workforce West Virginia by e-mail, telephone, or other method of communication in situations when an employee who was previously laid off by that employer is given the opportunity to be rehired but declines to do so. The bureau shall investigate such contacts from employers to determine whether the employee should continue to receive unemployment benefits.
WV Code § 21A-2D-7 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 21A. Unemployment Compensation|Article 2D. Unemployment Insurance Program Integrity Act|§21A-2D-7. Reporting to the Legislature

The commissioner shall maintain detailed records on the ability of the bureau to carry out and implement the actions required in this article. The commissioner shall issue a written report to the legislature annually, no later than December 31. This report shall include relevant data, to the extent permitted by federal law, including, but not limited to:(a) Whether cross-checks referenced in 21A-2D-2 of this code occurred and with what consistency they occurred;(b) Improper unemployment benefit payment rates;(c) Recovery of overpayments;(d) The reasoning for and extent to which any improper unemployment benefit payments are not corrected or recovered;(e) The number of contacts from employers under 21A-2D-6 of this code;(f) The results of any state-federal cooperative fraud investigations; and (g) Any savings produced or monies from activities of the bureau.
WV Code § 21A-2D-8 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 21A. Unemployment Compensation|Article 2D. Unemployment Insurance Program Integrity Act|§21A-2D-8. Rulemaking

Workforce West Virginia shall promulgate and propose rules under 29A-3-1 et seq. of this code for implementing this article.
WV Code § 21A-2D-9 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 21A. Unemployment Compensation|Article 2D. Unemployment Insurance Program Integrity Act|§21A-2D-9. Effective Date

This article shall take effect July 1, 2022.
WV Code § 21A-4-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 21A. Unemployment Compensation|Article 4. Board of Review|§21A-4-1. Creation; Composition

There is hereby created on October 1, 1937, a board of review, consisting of three members. They shall devote their entire time to the duties of their offices.
WV Code § 21A-4-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 21A. Unemployment Compensation|Article 4. Board of Review|§21A-4-2. Appointment; Terms; Vacancies; Chairman

On October 1, 1937, the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint the members of the board of review for terms of six years, except that the terms of the members first taking office shall be two, four, and six years, respectively, as designated by the Governor at the time of their appointment. Vacancies shall be filled by the Governor for the unexpired term. The Governor shall designate one member as chairman of the board.
WV Code § 21A-4-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 21A. Unemployment Compensation|Article 4. Board of Review|§21A-4-3. Qualifications

The members of the board shall be selected with special reference to their ability and fitness to adjudicate claims. Selections shall be upon a nonpartisan merit basis. The Governor shall not appoint a person who is identified with the interests of either employers or employees.
WV Code § 21A-4-4 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 21A. Unemployment Compensation|Article 4. Board of Review|§21A-4-4. Oaths of Office

Members of the board shall take and subscribe to the Constitutional oath before entering upon their duties. Their oaths shall be filed with the Secretary of State.
WV Code § 21A-4-5 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 21A. Unemployment Compensation|Article 4. Board of Review|§21A-4-5. Compensation and Travel Expenses

 Each member of the board shall receive an annual salary as provided in section two-a, article seven, chapter six of this code and the necessary traveling expenses incurred in the performance of his or her duties.Requisition for traveling expenses shall be accompanied by a sworn and itemized statement which shall be filed with the Auditor and preserved as a public record.The salaries and expenses of the members shall be paid from the administration fund.
WV Code § 21A-4-6 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 21A. Unemployment Compensation|Article 4. Board of Review|§21A-4-6. Offices; Meetings

The offices and meeting place of the board shall be at the capital; but the board may sit at such other places as the prompt and efficient hearing of claims may require. The board shall sit for hearing of appeals at least every ten days.
WV Code § 21A-4-7 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 21A. Unemployment Compensation|Article 4. Board of Review|§21A-4-7. Quorum

A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the hearing of appealed claims.
WV Code § 21A-4-8 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 21A. Unemployment Compensation|Article 4. Board of Review|§21A-4-8. Removal of Members

After hearing, and upon cause shown, the Governor may remove a member of the board.
WV Code § 21A-4-9 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 21A. Unemployment Compensation|Article 4. Board of Review|§21A-4-9. Powers and Duties

The board shall have the following powers and duties, to:(1) Hear and determine all disputed claims presented to it in accordance with the provisions of article seven.(2) Organize from salaried examiners such appeal tribunals as are necessary for the expedition of disputed claim procedure.(3) Establish procedure for the hearing of disputed claims.(4) Take oaths, examine witnesses, and issue subpoenas.(5) Establish the amount of witness fees.(6) Keep such records and make such reports as are necessary for disputed claims.(7) Exercise such additional powers as may be necessary for the proper conduct of a system of administrative review of disputed claims.
WV Code § 21A-4-10 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 21A. Unemployment Compensation|Article 4. Board of Review|§21A-4-10. Appointment and Supervision of Personnel; Administrative Expenses; Budget; Assignment of Hearings

By and with the consent and approval of the commissioner, the board shall appoint such examiners as are necessary to hear appeals from determinations of deputies, and such other personnel as is necessary for the proper conduct of a system of administrative review of disputed claims. Subject to the provisions of the merit system and with the consent and approval of the commissioner, the board shall prescribe the qualifications of, fix the compensation of, and remove the employees of the board. No person who is identified with the interests of either employers or employees shall be appointed examiner.The administrative expense of the board of review shall be paid from the administration fund. The board, with the assistance of the fiscal officer of the department, shall prepare and submit to the commissioner the budget of the board of review.The chairman of the board shall fix the time and place for hearing appeals and shall assign such hearings to members of the board, appeal tribunals, or the full board, as the case may require, subject, however, to the provisions of article seven of this chapter.
WV Code § 21A-4-11 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 21A. Unemployment Compensation|Article 4. Board of Review|§21A-4-11. Oaths and Witnesses

The board, appeal tribunal, or examiner will have the power to administer oaths, take depositions, certify official acts, and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of papers necessary as evidence in connection with a dispute or disputed claim.
WV Code § 21A-4-12 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 21A. Unemployment Compensation|Article 4. Board of Review|§21A-4-12. Subpoenas

The board, appeal tribunal, or examiner shall have the power to issue subpoenas for the production of persons and papers in all proceedings within their jurisdiction. In case a person refuses to obey such subpoena the board, appeal tribunal, or examiner may invoke the aid of a circuit court in order that the testimony or evidence be produced. Upon proper showing such court shall issue an order requiring such persons to appear before the board, appeal tribunal, or examiner and produce all evidence and give all testimony touching the matter in question. A person failing to obey such order may be punished by the court as for contempt.
WV Code § 21A-5-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 21A. Unemployment Compensation|Article 5. Employer Coverage and Responsibility|§21A-5-1. Employer Coverage

An employing unit which is or becomes an employer subject to this chapter during any year shall be subject to the provisions of the chapter for the whole of the year.
WV Code § 21A-5-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 21A. Unemployment Compensation|Article 5. Employer Coverage and Responsibility|§21A-5-2. Termination of Coverage

Except as otherwise provided in section three of this article, an employing unit, with the exception of any employing unit for which service in employment is defined in subdivision (10), section sixteen, article one-a of this chapter, shall cease to be an employer subject to this chapter only as of the first day of any calendar year and only if it files with the commissioner not later than January thirty-first of such year, a written application for termination of coverage, as of such first day of January, and the commissioner finds that within the preceding calendar year the employing unit did not pay wages of $1,500 or more in any calendar quarter for employment subject to this chapter and during that calendar year no service was performed for it with respect to which it was liable for any tax against which credit may be taken for contributions required to be paid into the unemployment compensation fund of this state; and any employing unit for which service in employment is defined in subdivision (10), section sixteen, article one-a of this chapter, shall cease to be an employer subject to this chapter only as of the first day of any calendar year and only if it files with the commissioner not later than January thirty-first of such year, a written application for termination of coverage, as of such first day of January, and the commissioner finds that there were no twenty different days, each day being in a different calendar week within the preceding calendar year, within which such employing unit had four or more individuals in employment subject to this chapter: Provided, That the commissioner may for good cause extend the time for filing application for termination of coverage, effective as of the first day of the next succeeding quarter after the application is approved.
WV Code § 21A-5-3b (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 21A. Unemployment Compensation|Article 5. Employer Coverage and Responsibility|§21A-5-3b. Financing Benefits Paid to Employees of Governmental Entities; Liability of Governmental Entities for Payments

Benefits paid to employees of governmental entities referred to in paragraph (B), subdivision (9), section sixteen, article one-a of this chapter, shall be financed in the same manner and in accordance with the provisions of section three-a, article five of this chapter; except that for extended benefits reimbursement shall be one hundred percent of the benefits paid.Any governmental entity which, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, is, or becomes, subject to this chapter, is liable for payments and shall pay contributions in accordance with the provisions of this article and of this chapter, unless it elects to make payments in lieu of contributions as set forth in section three-a.Governmental entities electing to make payments in lieu of contributions are liable for the full amount of extended benefits paid for weeks of unemployment.