by Stephen Clausing | Aug 14, 2024 | Labor Law, News and Announcements
RICHMOND, VA – The Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) is pleased to announce the launch of a new modern electronic system streamlining the issuance of Youth Employment Certificates. The new system modernizes the three-step process to allow youth workers, their...
by Stephen Clausing | Aug 7, 2024 | Labor Law, News and Announcements
During the 2020 Regular Session, the General Assembly reenacted the Virginia Minimum Wage Act. The new statute stated the Commissioner of Labor and Industry shall establish the adjusted state hourly minimum wage by October 1, 2024, to take effect on January 1, 2025,...
by Stephen Clausing | Jun 18, 2024 | Announcements, Labor Law
RICHMOND – Beginning July 1, 2024, the Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) will increase protections for youth employees as a result of actions from the Virginia General Assembly. Legislation signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin will protect children in the workplace...
by Stephen Clausing | Mar 13, 2024 | Announcements, Labor Law
Effective March 13, 2024, 16VAC15-60, sometimes referred to as the “Training Wage” regulation, has been adopted as a final regulation. This regulation, previously enacted as an emergency regulation, expired effective April 30, 2023. Under the regulation, employers in...
by Stephen Clausing | Jan 16, 2024 | Labor Law, News and Announcements
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 Department of Workforce Development and Advancement to include all employees who earn an average of less than $1,410 per week....
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