Effective January 1, 2025, the Virginia minimum hourly wage rate will be increasing to $12.41 due to statutory requirements. Employers must pay all employees covered by the Virginia Minimum Wage Act at a rate not less than the minimum wage rate.

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Frequently Accessed
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Obtain a Youth Employment Certificate

All 14-15 year old workers are required to obtain an Employment Certificate prior to performing any work.

Youth workers (14-15 years old) must obtain an Employment Certificate prior to performing any work. The process is initiated by the youth, forwarded to the employer and finalized by the youth's legal guardian.

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Pay your Boiler Inspection Certificate

Pay your boiler inspection certificate invoice online.

Pay your boiler inspection certificate invoice online. You will need your invoice number and Virginia registered object number to proceed.

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Request a VOSH Consultation

VOSH Consultation services assists small businesses with compliance of the VOSH standards.

VOSH Consultation services provide free training and safety program development to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses.

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Complete a Payment of Wage Claim

Complete this claim form if you have not properly been paid wages owed to you by your employer or are not being paid the Virginia minimum wage.

Virginia Law give employees the right to file complaints about wage matters with the Labor and Employment Law Division

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Download or Request Publications

Required state and federal posters for Virginia businesses.

Download or request paper copies of required state and federal workplace posters.

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File a Report with VOSH

Report a Fatality/Catastrophe or File a VOSH Complaint.

Virginia laws give employees the right to file complaints about workplace safety and health hazards with the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) program.

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News and
Announcements

Aug 07 2024

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...
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Mar 10 2025

Youth Employment Information Sessions for Pool Operators – March 20, 2025 & April 3, 2025

DOLI's Division of Labor and Employment Law is hosting virtual Youth Employment Information Sessions for Pool Operators. The sessions will be held...
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Mar 10 2025

Safety and Health Codes Board Meeting – March 19, 2025

The Safety and Health Codes Board will hold a public meeting on March 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Libbie Mill Public Library (2100 Libbie Lake E Street,...
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Mar 05 2025

Inaugural Virginia Trench Safety Summit – April 22, 2025

We are excited to announce the 2025 Virginia Trench Safety Summit, scheduled for April 22, 2025, at the Virginia Public Safety Training Center (7093...
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Jan 09 2025

Reminder: Workplace Standards Pertaining to Water Supply and Sanitization

Due to recent winter weather, the City of Richmond and related counties in the Richmond Metro area encountered disruptions in their water supply....
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Dec 12 2024

Public Safety Announcement: VOSH announces new initiative to address recent increase in workforce fatalities

RICHMOND – The Department of Labor and Industry has launched a new emphasis initiative aimed at preventing workforce fatalities across Virginia. The...
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Dec 10 2024

Notice of the Average Weekly Wage for 2025

Pursuant to Va. Code § 40.1-28.7:8, the term “low-wage employee” as applied to covenants not to compete has been calculated by the Virginia...
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Oct 28 2024

Virginia Department of Labor and Industry Recertifies NIBCO of Virginia as a Voluntary Protection Program ‘STAR’ site

RICHMOND – NIBCO of Virginia, located in Stuarts Draft, has received recertification as a Virginia STAR Worksite under the Virginia Occupational...
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Oct 28 2024

Virginia Department of Labor and Industry Recertifies NAES Southampton Power Station as a Voluntary Protection Program ‘STAR’ site

RICHMOND – NAES Southampton Power Station in Franklin, Virginia, has received recertification as a Virginia STAR Worksite under the Virginia...
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Sep 30 2024

Suicide Prevention in the Workplace

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the perfect opportunity to discuss the ongoing mental health crisis, alarming increase of...
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Aug 16 2024

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...
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