West Virginia Human Rights Act (WVHRA)

Summary

This practice note discusses the West Virginia Human Rights Act (WVHRA), W. Va. Code § 16B-17-1 et seq. This statute protects any person from employment discrimination, retaliation, and harassment. It is construed liberally to accomplish its objectives and purposes. W. Va. Code § 16B-17-15; Haynes v. Rhone-Poulenc, Inc., 206 W. Va. 18, 32 (1999).