2018 West Virginia Code
CHAPTER 21A. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION.
ARTICLE 6. EMPLOYEE ELIGIBILITY; BENEFITS.
§21A-6-6. New work not deemed suitable.

Universal Citation: WV Code § 21A-6-6 (2018)
§21A-6-6. New work not deemed suitable.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, no work shall be deemed suitable and benefits shall not be denied to an individual, otherwise eligible, for refusing to accept new work under any of the following conditions:

(1) If the position offered is vacant due directly to a strike, lockout, or other labor dispute.

(2) If the wages, hours, or other conditions of the work offered are substantially less favorable to the individual than those prevailing for similar work in the locality.

(3) If as a condition of being employed the individual would be required to join a company union or to resign from or refrain from joining any bona fide labor organization.

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