The Labor and Employment Law Division administers and enforces the laws of the Commonwealth that govern pay, assignment of wages, minimum wages, employment of children, the right to work, the human trafficking poster requirements, and certain other statutes that relate to the workplace. The Division also provides consultation services to the public concerning garnishments and other court orders concerning wage withholdings.
The Division’s Payment of Wage Unit investigates complaints concerning unpaid wages in accordance with §40.1-29 of the Code of Virginia. Investigations may be resolved informally or formally, and final orders for wages and civil penalties may be assessed for non- compliance. In some cases, criminal action may be sought by the Division to gain compliance.
The Division’s Child Labor Unit administers and enforces the Commonwealth’s laws and regulations related to the employment of youth including the issuance of employment certificates for youth ages 14 and 15 to perform work. Youth interested in theatrical productions also apply for Theatrical Permits from the Unit. Investigations and inspections are conducted at youth employers to ensure protection of youth employees as specified in the laws and regulations.
Speaker’s Bureau
Interested in learning more about Virginia’s Labor Laws and how they apply to your business? DOLI can conduct a seminar with your Human Resources or Payroll professionals. Topics will include Payment of Wage, Minimum Wage, Wage Sharing and Anti-Retaliation just to name a few.
For more information, please contact Labor Law Compliance Officer Garrett Brown at 804.371.0463 or Garrett.Brown@doli.dev.sitevision.com.
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.