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
Services
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.
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.
Request a VOSH Consultation
VOSH Consultation services provide free training and safety program development to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses.
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
Download or Request Publications
Required state and federal posters for Virginia businesses.
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.
News and
Announcements

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

Suicide Prevention in the Workplace

Virginia Department of Labor and Industry Recertifies the Babcock & Wilcox Company, in Newport News

Statutory Virginia Minimum Wage Increase Effective January 1, 2025

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

Safety and Health Codes Board Meeting – March 19, 2025

Inaugural Virginia Trench Safety Summit – April 22, 2025

Reminder: Workplace Standards Pertaining to Water Supply and Sanitization

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

Notice of the Average Weekly Wage for 2025

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

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

Suicide Prevention in the Workplace

Virginia Department of Labor and Industry Recertifies the Babcock & Wilcox Company, in Newport News

Statutory Virginia Minimum Wage Increase Effective January 1, 2025

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