Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has now signed into law legislation concerning paid sick leave and paid family and medical leave, each of which will have significant impacts on Virginia employers.
Quick Hits
Virginia Governor Spanberger has signed legislation that expands paid sick leave to all public and private employees.
The paid sick leave legislation mandates one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked, with an annual accrual and use cap of forty hours, and includes provisions that could create challenges for employers, including very loose requirements on the notice employees must give before taking leave.
The paid family and medical leave law establishes a payroll-funded insurance program, providing qualifying employees with up to twelve weeks of paid leave at 80 percent of their average weekly wage, with contributions split between employers and employees.
Paid Sick Leave
After back-and-forth amendments between the legislature and Governor Spanberger, the… Read the complete article here...
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