Virginia Expands Provisions for Paid Sick Leave
- Rodrigo Reyes
- Jun 9
- 1 min read
Virginia employees must begin accruing at least one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked — up to five paid sick days per year — and extends these protections to both full-time and part-time employees., under House Bill 5, signed May 20, 2026
Phased Rollout Schedule
The law scales up coverage based on employer size over 18 months
1. July 1, 2027, for employers with 50 or more employees
2. Jan. 1, 2028, for employers with 25 or more employees
3. Jan. 1, 2029, for all employers
Employees may accrue or use up to 40 hours of paid sick leave each year unless an employer offers more. Employers may front-load leave instead of using accruals, and existing PTO policies may comply if they meet the law requirements.
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