Takeaways

• Virginia’s new Democratic majority is advancing major employment-law changes, including minimum wage increases, expanded coverage for wage and hour claims, broadened whistleblower protections, and wider application of age‑discrimination laws.
• Lawmakers propose sweeping new leave and worker‑protection mandates, including paid sick leave for all employees, paid family and medical leave insurance program, expanded overtime rights, and potential repeal of right‑to‑work laws.
• Additional proposals would limit non‑competes, increase hiring transparency, create new discrimination and accommodation rights, and regulate employer use of AI in hiring and employment decisions.

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Virginia employers potentially face the most significant overhaul of workplace laws in decades. With unified Democratic control of the executive branch and General Assembly, lawmakers have reintroduced numerous previously vetoed proposals and advanced new legislation to reshape the litigation landscape for employers.

The Democratic majority has signaled its intent to make Virginia more accommodating to employees. From proposed changes affecting wage and hour rules to leave entitlements, union rights, and even rules on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment decisions, employers should brace for substantial disruption.

Below is an overview of the most consequential proposals and what employers could do now to prepare.

Minimum Wage Increase, Exemption Repeals, Age-Related Claims

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