News and Announcements
New Injury and Illness Reporting Requirements effective January 1, 2024
Certain establishments must electronically submit information about recordable injuries and illnesses entered on their previous calendar year’s OSHA Form 300A, Form 300, and Form 301.
Learn More »Notice of the Average Weekly Wage for 2024
Pursuant to Va. Code § 40.1-28.7:8, the term “low-wage employee” as applied to covenants not to compete has been calculated by the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement to… Read more »
Learn More »Save the Date: 2024 Safety and Health Conference
The 2024 Safety and Health Conference, presented by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry and VPPPA Region III, will be held on June 10-14, 2024, in Virginia Beach. More… Read more »
Learn More »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.
Learn More »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.
Learn More »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.
Learn More »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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