Announcements
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.
Hazard Alert When Using Hand Sanitizer!
Act with caution when using 80% alcohol‐based hand sanitizer. Before the liquid disinfectant has evaporated or dried there is a risk when touching metal surfaces which may accumulate static electricity which can serve as an ignition source, causing a flash fire.
Canceled – Everybody Builds Virginia Apprenticeship Event
The Everybody Builds Virginia Apprenticeship Showcase will be taking place on Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 from 4-7 PM at the Chesterfield Career and Technical Center. You can register at the Eventbrite web site.
Safety and Health Codes Board Meeting
The next meeting of the Safety and Health Codes Board will be held on March 5th, 2020 at 10:00 AM in the Main Street Center Building, 12th floor South.
2019 Outstanding Apprentices
Congratulations to the 2019 Outstanding Apprentices in Virginia.
National Apprenticeship Month
Governor Ralph S. Northam, recognizes November 2019 as National Apprenticeship Month in our Commonwealth of Virginia.
Trenching and Excavation
Trenching and Excavation work exposes workers to dangerous hazards. Contact the VOSH Consultation Program Director at jennifer.rose@doli.virginia.gov for information about free services to help small employers understand excavation requirements.
FREE OSHA 10-Hour Class in Spanish
A FREE OHSA 10 Hour Training Class in Spanish will be offered November 14th and 15th, 2019, at the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 8300 Boone Boulevard, Suite 400, Tyson’s, VA, 22182. For details, follow the Registration Link.
2019 Labor Day Proclamation
Use the following link to view Governor Northam’s 2019 Labor Day Proclamation.