News and Announcements
New Online Reporting Portal for COVID-19 Positive Cases
Reporting Positive Coronavirus Cases – NEW! Online Reporting Link IMPORTANT NOTICE: Effective December 8, 2020, the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI), in consultation with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), has determined that employers no longer need to report single COVID-19 positive cases to VDH, in order to comply with the Virginia… Read more »
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.
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.
2020 Minimum Wage Act Update
The Virginia Minimum Wage is scheduled to increase on May 1, 2021 when the new Virginia Minimum Wage Act becomes effective.
Hours Worked on Paystubs
Effective July 1, 2020, §40.1-29.C. will require all employers, other than an employer engaged in agricultural employment including agribusiness and forestry, to provide the number of hours worked during the pay period on the employee’s paystubs.