West Virginia Coal Miners Employment Act

Summary

The bill lets public and private employers favor veterans, military spouses, and former coal miners when hiring, as long as candidates meet the job’s qualifications. It defines an “unemployed coal miner” and clarifies that this preference does not violate state equal‑employment‑opportunity laws. The measure aims to help long‑time miners who have been out of work for over a year.

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