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Statutory Virginia Minimum Wage Increase Effective January 1, 2025
During the 2020 Regular Session, the General Assembly reenacted the Virginia Minimum Wage Act. The new statute stated the Commissioner of Labor and Industry shall establish the adjusted state hourly […]
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September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This month can provide an opportunity to discuss the ongoing mental health crisis, the alarming increase in work-related suicides, and what you can […]
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Local Government Union Requirements and Employee Protections
Effective July 30, 2025, 16VAC15-70, Local Government Union Requirements and Employee Protections, has been adopted as a final regulation. The regulation has been adopted in response to the 2020 legislative […]
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Safety and Health Codes Board Meeting – September 17, 2025
The Safety and Health Codes Board will hold a public meeting on September 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Libbie Mill Public Library (2100 Libbie Lake E Street, Richmond, VA […]
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Safe + Sound Week, August 11 – August 17, 2025
OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week is the perfect opportunity for employers around the country to develop and implement a robust safety and health plan for their workplace. The campaign is […]
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Virginia Minimum Wage Rate Increasing Effective January 1, 2026
RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) announces that the Virginia minimum wage rate will increase to $12.77 effective January 1, 2026, in accordance with Virginia law. […]
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Virginia Minimum Wage Rate Increasing Effective January 1, 2026
RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) announces that the Virginia minimum wage rate will increase to $12.77 effective January 1, 2026, in accordance with Virginia law. […]
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Protecting Workers from the Effects of Heat
Exposure to heat is a serious occupational hazard, affecting both indoor and outdoor workers. Without proper training and protective measures, it can lead to severe—and sometimes fatal—illnesses. The good news: […]
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Study: VOSH Programs provide substantial economic benefits to the Commonwealth
The University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service conducted a study to evaluate the economic effects of the VOSH compliance programs on workplace safety, health, and economic growth. […]
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Youth Employment Compliance Training Sessions for Restaurant Industry
DOLI’s Division of Labor and Employment Law is hosting virtual Youth Employment Compliance Training Sessions for Restaurants. The sessions will be held on June 12, 2025 and June 26, 2025 […]
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Legislative Changes Impacting Virginia Employment and Child Labor Laws
Effective July 1, 2025, legislation passed by the General Assembly during the 2025 session will go into effect. Work-Study Programs for Children Aged Sixteen Years or Older House Bill 1667/Senate […]