Labor Law For Employment In Virginia
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Break and Rest Period in Virginia Employers are not legally required to provide breaks for their employees in Virginia, except for minors aged 14-15 who are entitled to 30-minute meal breaks for every 5-hour shift.
If someone works more than 6 hours in a day, they have the right to a rest break of at least 20 minutes. These rest breaks should be: planned in advance. taken during the working day, not at the start or end of the day.
There are no required breaks in an 8-hour shift in Virginia for adults over 18.
Virginia Labor Laws Guide Virginia Labor Laws FAQ Virginia minimum wage$11 Virginia overtime laws 1.5 times the minimum wage for any time worked over 40 hours/week ($16.5 for minimum wage workers) Virginia break laws Meal break for minors under 16 — 30 min per 5 hours
The Department of Labor issued a final rule that increased the salary threshold for Fair Labor Standards Act “white-collar” and “highly compensated” exempt employees. The rule established increases in two phases, and the first went into effect on July 1, 2024.
Virginia On-Call Laws Under the FLSA, employers must compensate employees for on-call time if it is predominantly spent for the employer's benefit and restricts the employee's ability to use the time for personal purposes.
Claims for unpaid wages can be submitted electronically through the DOLI Portal. The quickest method to submit a claim for unpaid wages is electronically.
The Virginia Employment Commission administers Virginia's unemployment compensation program. A list of local offices and contact information can be located here. The Customer Contact Center can be contacted at 1-866-832-2363.
Mail the Complaint to DOLI at 600 E Main St #207, Richmond, VA 23219. Or, call DOLI for more information at (804) 371-2327. DOLI will decide whether to accept your complaint.
Virginia Labor Laws Guide Virginia Labor Laws FAQ Virginia minimum wage$11 Virginia overtime laws 1.5 times the minimum wage for any time worked over 40 hours/week ($16.5 for minimum wage workers) Virginia break laws Meal break for minors under 16 — 30 min per 5 hours
