Announcements

Virginia Department of Labor and Industry Recertifies Dominion Energy Surry Power Station as Voluntary Protection Program ‘STAR’ site

RICHMOND – The site has received recertification as a Virginia STAR Worksite under the VOSH Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP).  This is the site’s third recertification since 2009.

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Governor Youngkin recognizes November as Virginia Apprenticeship Month

On November 1, 2023, Governor Youngkin issued a proclamation to recognize November as Virginia Apprenticeship Month. The Registered Apprenticeship model continues to grow Virginia’s workforce by providing opportunities to those who wish to expand upon their skills and remains an invaluable resource to employers and employees in the Commonwealth.

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Virginia Department of Labor and Industry Recertifies Cargill Turkey Production, LLC as Voluntary Protection Program ‘STAR’ site

RICHMOND – Cargill Turkey Production, LLC, Harrisonburg Hatchery has received recertification as a Virginia STAR Worksite under the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP). This is the site’s 3rd recertification since 2009.

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Virginia Department of Labor and Industry Recertifies Luminant Hopewell Power Plant as Voluntary Protection Program ‘STAR’ site

RICHMOND – Luminant Hopewell Power Plant has received recertification as a Virginia STAR Worksite under the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP).  This is the site’s 1st recertification since receiving certification in 2020.

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Governor Youngkin Recognizes Labor Day

On September 4, 2023,  Governor Youngkin issued a Proclamation to recognize Labor Day and honor the many contributions that working men and women have made towards Virginia’s growth and prosperity.

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Virginia Department of Labor and Industry receives federal grant funds to expand Registered Apprenticeship

RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) has been awarded a State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF) grant by the U.S. Department of Labor to expand the Virginia Registered Apprenticeship program by creating opportunities for innovation, engagement and accessibility in Virginia.

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We are hiring!

Are you looking for a career where you can positively contribute to the safety of working Virginians? DOLI is hiring motivated career-oriented professionals.

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Legislative Changes Virginia Employment and Child Labor Laws

RICHMOND, VA – Effective July 1, 2023, legislation passed by the General Assembly during the 2023 session will go into effect, which alter existing labor laws and create new protections for workers in the Commonwealth. These bi-partisan measures help advance Governor Glenn Youngkin’s goals of accelerating Virginia’s economy and keeping Virginians safe.

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Keeping Workers Safe in the Heat!

Notice of the Expiration of 16VAC15-60-10 (“Training Wage”)

The extension of Emergency Regulation 16VAC15-60. Regulation Governing On-The-Job Training Programs or Other Training Programs expired effective April 30, 2023. With the expiration of this emergency regulation, trainee employees not otherwise exempted from the Virginia minimum wage rate under § 40.1-28.9 Code of Virginia must be paid at a rate not less than the minimum wage rate(s) established under § 40.1-28.10 Code of Virginia

Any questions about the expiration of this emergency regulation or about minimum wages in Virginia should be directed to the Department’s Division of Labor and Employment Law at 804-786-2706 or at laborlaw@doli.dev.sitevision.com.