Virginia Department of Labor and Industry

Frequently Asked Questions

Registered Apprenticeship - how Apprenticeship works and how to find out more about it for the state of Virginia

Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety - answers to questions about insurance, inspection, repair and boiler operation in Virginia

Labor and Employment Law - workplace and employment related issues
- Child Labor Law - questions about age requirements, necessary permits and prohibitions against certain types of work for minors
- Garnishment/Support - questions about the conditions required and the formulas used to calculate wage garnishments in Virginia
- Payment of Wages - questions on minumum wage, final payments, wage reduction and other earned wage issues
VOSH Cooperative Programs - the entities that make up Cooperative Programs Division
- Consultation Services - what a VOSH Consultation is, how to arrange one and how to benefit from it
- Research and Analysis - historical data on occupational illness, injury and fatality information in Virginia
- Virginia Voluntary Protection Program (VVPP) - how to join and benefit from being a part of Virginia's occupational saftey compliance program
VOSH Enforcement - questions on inspection procedures and follow-up to inspection

Asbestos & Lead - who regulates lead and asbestos removal in Virginia and how is it done

Services