April 15, 2026 - Virginia is poised to enact sweeping employment legislation this year. Virginia's 2026 legislative session will reconvene on April 22 to consider the Governor's actions on bills and budget items. Employers should begin budgeting for potential increased labor costs and evaluating policies and agreements for compliance with anticipated new requirements.

We have prepared a Staff Recommendation for employers to be aware of what bills the Governor sent back to legislature with amendments. The Staff Recommendation can be found here. This document will continue to be updated. We recommend employers contact us with questions or to review policies and practices.