Virginia Employers Brace for Expanded Paid Sick Leave Requirements
Takeaways A new Virginia law expands paid sick leave to nearly all employees, with phased coverage beginning 07/01/27. Employees accrue at least one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked (up to 40 hours annually) , with carryover required and expanded permissible uses . Employers should review and update leave policies and payroll systems as well as prepare for new notice and compliance requirements. Related links Virginia SB199 - 2026 Regular Session Virginia Paid Sick Leave for Home Health Workers Virginia Employers Face Major Workplace Policy Shifts Under New Gov’t Leadership: How to Prepare Now Article Virginia’s 2026 General Assembly was one of the busiest seasons for employers. A bill expanding paid sick leave requirements to nearly all Virginia employees by 2029 was signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger on May 20, 2026. Virginia first adopted paid sick leave requirements in 2021 ( Virginia’s Paid Sick Leave Law ) for home health workers. Now, SB199 /HB5 will significantl...