Virginia has enacted three pieces of legislation that expand and amend the Virginia Human Rights Act (VHRA). These laws take effect on July 1, 2021.

Virginia has enacted legislation (House Bill 2063 also known as the Overtime Wage Act) that expands overtime protections. House Bill 2063 is effective July 1, 2021.

Virginia has enacted legislation (House Bill 196) that offers certain protections to employees who perform services on election day. House Bill 196 is effective immediately.

The Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board enacted a temporary workplace safety standard in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Temporary Standard is effective July 27, 2020.

Virginia has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 712) that prohibits discrimination on the basis of, and requires reasonable accommodations for, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Senate Bill 712 takes effect July 1, 2020.

Virginia has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 868) that expands nondiscrimination protections to cover sexual orientation and gender identity. Senate Bill 868 takes effect July 1, 2020.

Virginia has enacted legislation (House Bill 622) that prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for discussing their wages. House Bill 622 takes effect July 1, 2020.

Virginia has enacted legislation (House Bill 1514) that amends the definition of racial discrimination to include traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and certain hairstyles. House Bill 1514 takes effect July 1, 2020.

Virginia has enacted legislation (House Bill 2664) that will require employers to provide a written wage statement to employees each payday. House Bill 2664 took effect Jan. 1, 2020.