by Stephen Clausing | Jul 30, 2025 | Announcements, Labor Law
Effective July 30, 2025, 16VAC15-70, Local Government Union Requirements and Employee Protections, has been adopted as a final regulation. The regulation has been adopted in response to the 2020 legislative change allowing counties, cities, or towns to recognize...
by Stephen Clausing | Jul 28, 2025 | Announcements, Labor Law
RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) announces that the Virginia minimum wage rate will increase to $12.77 effective January 1, 2026, in accordance with Virginia law. All Virginia employers must pay covered employees at a rate not less than...
by Stephen Clausing | Jun 24, 2025 | VOSH
Exposure to heat is a serious occupational hazard, affecting both indoor and outdoor workers. Without proper training and protective measures, it can lead to severe—and sometimes fatal—illnesses. The good news: heat-related illnesses are preventable. Understanding the...
by Stephen Clausing | Jun 17, 2025 | VOSH
The University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service conducted a study to evaluate the economic effects of the VOSH compliance programs on workplace safety, health, and economic growth. The study concluded that the VOSH compliance programs provide...
by Stephen Clausing | Jun 3, 2025 | Announcements, Labor Law
DOLI’s Division of Labor and Employment Law is hosting virtual Youth Employment Compliance Training Sessions for Restaurants. The sessions will be held on June 12, 2025 and June 26, 2025 at 11 AM & 2 PM. Join us to learn best practices for employing 14 and 15 year...
