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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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  • OSHA Trenching PSAs

    U.S. Secretary of Labor R. Alexander Acosta has released a public service announcement in English and Spanish to address the increase in trenching related fatalities. The PSAs are also available […]

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  • Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney on Registered Apprenticeship

    Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney endorses the Registered Apprenticeship program in Virginia

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  • Registered Student Apprentices are filling the demand…

    There is a national shortage of skilled trades workers, and Roanoke is no exception. The Roanoke Regional Home Builders Association knows how hard it is to find quality workers.

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  • County Students sign up as Apprentices

    More than 20 Roanoke County Public School students signed as Student Registered Apprentices with five different companies at a ceremony on May 24.

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  • Save the Date – 2018 VOSH Conference

    The 2018 Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Conference will be held October 31 through November 2, 2018 at the Doubletree by Hilton, Williamsburg, Virginia

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  • The Women Wires, Sticks, Bricks, Pipes, Trucks, and Dollars Event.

    The Women Wires, Sticks, Bricks, Pipes, Trucks, and Dollars event, hosted by the Local 10 Plumbers and Pipefitters, in conjunction with the Department of Labor and Industry, brought employers and […]

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  • Struck-By Fatalities

    Many fatal accidents in the workplace occur when someone is struck by material, equipment, machinery, or vehicles. Each year many workers die from “Struck-By” accidents. Employees must be aware of […]

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  • National Safety Stand Down Week

    In recognition of National Safety Stand-Down week, Safety Program Director Jennifer Rose and Regional Director Daniel Wells attended the Clark Construction stand-down to bring awareness to falls in the construction […]

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  • Employers and Employees

    See how your business can Benefit from Registered Apprenticeship. Is a Registered Apprenticeship an Option for You?

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  • Payment of Wage

    [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Download a claim form here to review your options.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column] [/et_pb_row] [/et_pb_section]

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