News and Announcements

Notice of the Average Weekly Wage for 2021

Labor Law governing Notice of the Average Weekly Wage for 2021 Virginia Code § 40.1-28.7:7 pertains to the prohibition of non-compete covenants for low-wage employees.

Final Standard for Infectious Disease Prevention

DOLI has updated the Final COVID-19 Standard web page. To review the final standard see: Final Standard for Infectious Disease Prevention. For Training materials see Outreach, Training and Education Materials. For guidance on how to report Coronavirus cases see Reporting Positive Coronavirus Cases and for online reporting see the NEW! Online Reporting Link

Virginia Registered Apprenticeship – Your Next Step

Proposed Permanent Standard for Infectious Disease Prevention

The Department has revised the proposed Permanent Standard for Infectious Disease Prevention. See document for: Revised Proposed Permanent Standard for Virus That Causes COVID-19. The Department would like to solicit comment regarding the adoption of the revised proposed permanent standard. If you wish to register a public comment about the revised standard, please use the comment forum here. The forum will be open from December 10, 2020 to January 9, 2021.

COVID-19 Resources and More

New Information on our Coronavirus Material

Heat Stress Illness and Prevention

Many workers spend their days in hot conditions which pose special hazards. The following links aid in recognizing and treating Heat Related Stress.

NEW! Business Reopening Toolkit

Please review the guidance from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management regarding the “Business Reopening Toolkit”.

Anti Retaliation Law for Misclassification Claims is in Effect

On July 1, 2020, VA Code § 40.1-33.1 went into effect. Download the Instructions and Form. This regulation grants employees new rights in disputes with their employers pertaining to their classification as an employee or independent contractor.

Anti-Retaliation Law for Non-Payment of Wage Claims is in Effect

On July 1, 2020, VA Code § 40.1-33.2 went into effect. Download the Instructions and Form. This regulation grants employees new rights in disputes with their employers over payment of wage issues.