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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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Virginia Department of Labor and Industry Recertifies the Babcock & Wilcox Company, in Newport News
RICHMOND – The Babcock & Wilcox Company in Newport News, Virginia has received recertification as a Virginia STAR Worksite under the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Voluntary Protection Programs […]
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Virginia Department of Labor and Industry Launches New System for Virginians to Request Youth Employment Certificates
RICHMOND, VA – The Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) is pleased to announce the launch of a new modern electronic system streamlining the issuance of Youth Employment Certificates. The […]
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Virginia Department of Labor and Industry Recertifies Sunoco, LLC in Virginia Beach as a Voluntary Protection Program ‘STAR’ site
RICHMOND – Sunoco, LLC has received recertification as a Virginia STAR Worksite under the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP). “We commend the dedication and determination […]
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Virginia Department of Labor and Industry Recertifies Eastman Performance Films as a Voluntary Protection Program ‘STAR’ site
RICHMOND – Eastman Performance Films has received recertification as a Virginia STAR Worksite under the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP). This is the site’s third […]
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Protecting Workers from the Effects of Heat
Every year, dozens of workers die and thousands more become ill while working in hot or humid conditions. VOSH’s Heat Illness Prevention campaign educates employers and workers on heat hazards […]
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New Protections for Youth Employees Take Effect July 1, 2024
RICHMOND – Beginning July 1, 2024, the Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) will increase protections for youth employees as a result of actions from the Virginia General Assembly. Legislation […]
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DOLI Headquarters Relocates to West End Location
Richmond, VA – This month, the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) is relocating its Headquarters office from downtown Richmond to Brookfield Place (6606 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA […]
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Reinstatement of 16VAC15-60 (“Training Wage”)
Effective March 13, 2024, 16VAC15-60, sometimes referred to as the “Training Wage” regulation, has been adopted as a final regulation. This regulation, previously enacted as an emergency regulation, expired effective […]
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2024 VOSH Safety and Health Conference – REGISTER TODAY!
The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry is excited to announce the 2024 VOSH Safety and Health Conference, in partnership with the Voluntary Protection Program Participants’ Association (VPPPA) Region III. […]