DOLI – Virginia Department of Labor and Industry

Due to recent winter weather, the City of Richmond and related counties in the Richmond Metro area encountered disruptions in their water supply. This event impacted water provisions and resulted in advisories. Official updates indicate that the City and local counties are working to abate the situation and we understand some water flow has been restored. During this temporary situation, it is important to be mindful of VOSH requirements related to water and sanitization. Click here to learn more.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Obtain a Youth Employment Certificate

Pay your Boiler Inspection Certificate

Request a VOSH Consultation

Complete a Payment of Wage Claim

Download or Request Publications

File a Report with VOSH

Statutory Virginia Minimum Wage Increase Effective January 1, 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

Virginia Department of Labor and Industry Launches New System for Virginians to Request Youth Employment Certificates

Virginia Department of Labor and Industry Recertifies Sunoco, LLC in Virginia Beach as a Voluntary Protection Program ‘STAR’ site