Virginia has enacted legislation (House Bill 1207/Senate Bill 2) establishing a state-administered paid family and medical leave insurance program, which will provide individuals with paid leave benefits in various circumstances including those covered under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) as well as others. For Virginia employers that have been required to comply with federal law only when it comes to leaves of absence, this marks a significant change.
The Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) will establish and administer the paid family and medical leave insurance program to begin providing benefits to covered employees by December 1, 2028, with employers and employees paying into the program beginning April 1, 2028.
Program Establishment and Contributions
By January 1, 2028, the VEC must establish a paid family and medical leave insurance program. Employers and employees will begin payroll contributions by April 1, 2028. By December 1, 2028, the VEC will begin receiving claims and paying benefits to covered individuals. The VEC Commissioner is tasked with adopting the regulations needed for the processing of claims.
Benefits will be paid from a Family and Medical Leave Insurance Trust...
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