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West Virginia Civil Rights Laws

Explanation of Terms in Civil Rights Laws Chart

Code Section 5-11-1, et seq.
Agency Human Rights Commission
Administrative Preemption No
Private Action Permitted? Yes
Attorney Fees Recoverable by Plaintiff? Yes
Statute of Limitations 1 yr./agency; 2 yrs./private action

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