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Work Labor Law For The Rank And Filer In Virginia
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Examples of wage theft include paying less than minimum wage, not paying workers overtime, not allowing workers to take meal and rest breaks, requiring off the clock work, or taking workers' tips.
The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) administers the programs for the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) program, Division of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety, and Division of Labor and Employment Law.
Virginia is an employment-at-will state; this means the employer may terminate any employee at any time, for any reason, or for no reason. As a general rule, therefore, the employee has no right to challenge the termination. There are a few very limited exceptions.
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
Many investigations are initiated by complaints, which are confidential. The name of the complainant, the nature of the complaint, and whether a complaint exists may not be disclosed.
Complaints can be filed with the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health program, part of the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry, in two ways: By filling out a form at
Or you can call DOLI at 804-371-2327. Complete, Sign, and Mail the complaint. 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. DOLI will investigate and decide your claim.
