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This bill amends West Virginia labor laws to exclude seasonal workers of ski area operators from maximum hour requirements. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision to the definition of "employee" in the state labor code that exempts seasonal ski area workers who work less than seven months in a calendar year from the maximum hours provisions outlined in §21-5C-3. The bill also introduces a new definition for "ski area operator" as any person, partnership, corporation, or other commercial entity responsible for operating a ski area or aerial passenger tramway. This exemption is similar to existing exemptions for seasonal employees of amusement parks and commercial whitewater outfitters, effectively providing ski area operators with more flexibility in scheduling seasonal workers during their typically short operational period. The modification aims to accommodate the unique seasonal nature of ski industry employment, allowing these businesses to more easily manage staffing during their limited operational window without being constrained by standard maximum hour regulations.

Labor and Employment

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