-
Notice of the Average Weekly Wage for 2021
Labor Law governing Notice of the Average Weekly Wage for 2021 Virginia Code § 40.1-28.7:7 pertains to the prohibition of non-compete covenants for low-wage employees. Was this article helpful?YesNo
-
Virginia Registered Apprenticeship – Your Next Step
Virginia Registered Apprenticeship – Your Next Step Was this article helpful?YesNo
-
Proposed Permanent Standard for Infectious Disease Prevention
The Department has revised the proposed Permanent Standard for Infectious Disease Prevention. See document for: Revised Proposed Permanent Standard for Virus That Causes COVID-19. The Department would like to solicit comment regarding the adoption of the revised proposed permanent standard. If you wish to register a public comment about the revised standard, please use the…
-
COVID-19 Resources and More
New Information on our Coronavirus Material Was this article helpful?YesNo
-
Heat Stress Illness and Prevention
Many workers spend their days in hot conditions which pose special hazards. The following links aid in recognizing and treating Heat Related Stress. Was this article helpful?YesNo
-
NEW! Business Reopening Toolkit
Please review the guidance from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management regarding the “Business Reopening Toolkit”. Was this article helpful?YesNo
-
Anti Retaliation Laws for Misclassification Claims and Payment of Wage are in Effect
On July 1, 2020, VA Code § 40.1-33.1 and VA Code § 40.1-33.2 went into effect. Statute VA Code § 40.1-33.1 grants employees new rights in disputes with their employers pertaining to their classification as an employee or independent contractor. Statute VA Code § 40.1-33.2 grants employees new rights in disputes with their employers over…
-
2020 Minimum Wage Act Update
The Virginia Minimum Wage is scheduled to increase on May 1, 2021 when the new Virginia Minimum Wage Act becomes effective. Was this article helpful?YesNo
-
Hours Worked on Paystubs
Effective July 1, 2020, §40.1-29.C. will require all employers, other than an employer engaged in agricultural employment including agribusiness and forestry, to provide the number of hours worked during the pay period on the employee’s paystubs. (see full text here) Was this article helpful?YesNo
-
Hazard Alert When Using Hand Sanitizer!
Act with caution when using 80% alcohol‐based hand sanitizer. Before the liquid disinfectant has evaporated or dried there is a risk when touching metal surfaces which may accumulate static electricity which can serve as an ignition source, causing a flash fire. Was this article helpful?YesNo
News
Was this article helpful?
YesNo