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...
by Stephen Clausing | Jun 3, 2025 | Announcements, Labor Law
Effective July 1, 2025, legislation passed by the General Assembly during the 2025 session will go into effect. Work-Study Programs for Children Aged Sixteen Years or Older House Bill 1667/Senate Bill 1228 further allows children aged 16 years or older to work in...
by Stephen Clausing | Mar 10, 2025 | Labor Law, Youth Employment
DOLI’s Division of Labor and Employment Law is hosting virtual Youth Employment Information Sessions for Pool Operators. The sessions will be held on March 20, 2025 and April 3, 2025 at 10 AM & 1 PM. Join us to learn best practices for employing 14 and 15...
by Stephen Clausing | Dec 10, 2024 | Labor Law
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 $1,463.10 per...
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,...
