Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger recently signed into law paid sick leave (PSL) entitlements for nearly all employees working in the Commonwealth.
The law will have a staggered effective date, with the earliest changes taking effect in mid-2027. Employers should begin preparing now to ensure they are aware of and in compliance with the new requirements.
What You Need to Know
Sick Leave Accrual Across Industries: Virginia already provides a PSL entitlement for some home health workers, but the new law will expand the entitlement to cover most industries, giving employees of covered employers at least 40 hours of PSL per year, accrued at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked.
Phased-In Coverage: Sick leave accrual will start with employers with 50 or more employees on July 1, 2027. On January 1, 2028, the law will cover employers with 25 or more employees, and virtually all employers will be covered by January 1, 2029.
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