Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 42-1-2 - Definitions2.1. "Person" means any individual, company, society, firm, partnership, association, corporation, manager, contractor, subcontractor or their agents or employees.2.2. "Fee" means: (a) Any money or other valuable consideration paid or promised to be paid for any service or act rendered or to be rendered by an employment agency.(b) Any money received by an employment agency in excess of that which has been paid out by it for transportation, transfer of baggage or board and lodging for any applicant for employment.2.3. "Employment" includes engagement.2.4. "Employment Agency" means any person who, for a fee, procures or offers or attempts to procure employees for persons seeking the service of employees. In seeking to perform the foregoing, gives information by any means as to where employees, workers, or employment may be obtained.2.5. "Applicant" means one who deals directly or indirectly with the employment agency for purposes of seeking employment through said agency's facilities.2.6. "Permanent Employment" means employment in excess of ninety (90) days.2.7. "Temporary Employment" means employment for a period of ninety (90) days or less.2.8. "Accepted" - For the purpose of computing a fee, a position shall be considered "accepted" when the applicant actually begins work.2.9. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Labor.