This Law Firm Publication by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. discusses a new legislative rule amending Title 42, Series 31 of the West Virginia Division of Labor rules that enforce Section 21-1B-4 of the West Virginia Code, governing the procedures required for West Virginia employers to verify their workers' legal employment status. The amendment may conflict with various federal Form I-9 employment eligibility verification requirements such as timing, acceptable proof and length of records retention. Employers are advised to ensure compliance with the federal Form I-9 requirements to avoid federal penalties. This amendment became effective July 1, 2015.