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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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2025 VOSH Safety & Health Conference – July 16-18, 2025 – REGISTRATION OPEN!
Join the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry’s VOSH program at our annual conference featuring over 30 engaging educational sessions, innovative exhibitors, and endless opportunities to connect with top Safety […]
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Youth Employment Information Sessions for Pool Operators – March 20, 2025 & April 3, 2025
DOLI’s Division of Labor and Employment Law is hosting virtual Youth Employment Information Sessions for Pool Operators. The sessions will be held on March 20, 2025 and April 3, 2025 […]
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Safety and Health Codes Board Meeting – March 19, 2025
The Safety and Health Codes Board will hold a public meeting on March 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Libbie Mill Public Library (2100 Libbie Lake E Street, Richmond, VA […]
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Inaugural Virginia Trench Safety Summit – April 22, 2025
We are excited to announce the 2025 Virginia Trench Safety Summit, scheduled for April 22, 2025, at the Virginia Public Safety Training Center (7093 Broad Neck Road, Hanover, VA 23069). […]
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Reminder: Workplace Standards Pertaining to Water Supply and Sanitization
Due to recent winter weather, the City of Richmond and related counties in the Richmond Metro area encountered disruptions in their water supply. This event impacted water provisions and resulted […]
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Public Safety Announcement: VOSH announces new initiative to address recent increase in workforce fatalities
RICHMOND – The Department of Labor and Industry has launched a new emphasis initiative aimed at preventing workforce fatalities across Virginia. The initiative, carried out through the Virginia Occupational Safety […]
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Notice of the Average Weekly Wage for 2025
Pursuant to Va. Code § 40.1-28.7:8, the term “low-wage employee” as applied to covenants not to compete has been calculated by the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement to […]
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Virginia Department of Labor and Industry Recertifies NIBCO of Virginia as a Voluntary Protection Program ‘STAR’ site
RICHMOND – NIBCO of Virginia, located in Stuarts Draft, has received recertification as a Virginia STAR Worksite under the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP). This […]
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Virginia Department of Labor and Industry Recertifies NAES Southampton Power Station as a Voluntary Protection Program ‘STAR’ site
RICHMOND – NAES Southampton Power Station in Franklin, Virginia, has received recertification as a Virginia STAR Worksite under the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP). This […]
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Suicide Prevention in the Workplace
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the perfect opportunity to discuss the ongoing mental health crisis, alarming increase of work-related suicides, and what you can do to help. In […]