Agency
Department of Labor and Industry
 
Board
Department of Labor and Industry
 
chapter
Paid Sick Leave Regulation [16 VAC 15 ‑ 90]    (Under Development)
 
Guidance Documents
 
Chapter Information
Description The Department of Labor and Industry intends to promulgate regulations for the implementation and enforcement of the paid sick leave requirements as authorized by Chapters 1128 and 1129 of the 2026 Virginia Acts of Assembly, including all regulations required by the statutory text.
State Authority Chapters 1128 and 1129 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly. § 40.1-33.6 :7 of the Code of Virginia, as created by this act, for the implementation and enforcement of Article 2.1 :140.1-33.6 :1 et seq. ) of Chapter 3 of Title 40.1 ,
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation The purpose of this regulatory action is to establish a statewide framework to implement and enforce paid sick leave rights for Virginia employees. When established, these regulations will protect the public health, safety, and welfare of Virginians by providing qualifying employees with the right to accrue and use paid sick leave, as specified in the Code.
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Cristin Bernhardt  / Regulatory Coordinator, Hearing Legal Services Off
Address: 6606 West Broad Street
Suite 500
Richmond , VA 23230
Email Address: cristin.bernhardt@doli.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)786-2392    FAX: (804)786-8418    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Paid Sick Leave NOIRA Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (06/29/2026).

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None