2021 West Virginia Code
Chapter 12. Public Moneys and Securities
Article 3. Appropriations, Expenditures and Deductions
§12-3-13b. Voluntary Deductions by State Auditor From Salaries of Employees to Pay Supplemental Health and Life Insurance Premiums; Voluntary Other Deductions
(a) Any officer or employee of the State of West Virginia may authorize that a voluntary deduction from his or her net wages be made for any supplemental health and life insurance premium, subject to prior approval by the Auditor. Such deductions shall be authorized on a form provided by the Auditor of the State of West Virginia and shall state:
(1) The identity of the employee;
(2) The amount and frequency of such deductions; and
(3) The identity and address of the insurance company to which such dues shall be paid.
(b) Upon execution of such authorization and its receipt by the office of the Auditor, such deductions shall be made in the manner specified on the form and remitted to the designated insurance company on the tenth day of each month: Provided, That the Auditor may approve and authorize voluntary other deductions, as defined under 21-5-1 of this code, to be made in accordance with rules proposed by the Auditor pursuant to 29A-3-1 et seq. of this code: Provided, however, That deductions shall be made at least twice monthly. Deduction authorizations may be revoked at any time 30 days prior to the date on which the deduction is regularly made and on a form to be provided by the office of the State Auditor.
(c) No deductions or assignments of earnings shall be allowed for union, labor organization, or club dues or fees from the compensation of officers and employees covered by this section.
