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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Jun 24 2025

Protecting Workers from the Effects of Heat

Exposure to heat is a serious occupational hazard, affecting both indoor and outdoor workers. Without proper training and protective measures, it...
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Jun 17 2025

Study: VOSH Programs provide substantial economic benefits to the Commonwealth

The University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service conducted a study to evaluate the economic effects of the VOSH compliance...
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Jun 03 2025

Youth Employment Compliance Training Sessions for Restaurant Industry

DOLI’s Division of Labor and Employment Law is hosting virtual Youth Employment Compliance Training Sessions for Restaurants. The sessions will be...
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Jun 03 2025

Legislative Changes Impacting Virginia Employment and Child Labor Laws

Effective July 1, 2025, legislation passed by the General Assembly during the 2025 session will go into effect. Work-Study Programs for Children...
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Apr 30 2025

2025 VOSH Safety & Health Conference – July 16-18, 2025 – REGISTRATION OPEN!

Join the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry’s VOSH program at our annual conference featuring over 30 engaging educational sessions,...
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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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