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VA Code § 40.1-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 40.1 - Labor and Employment|Chapter 1 - Department of Labor and Industry|§ 40.1-2. Definitions

As used in this title, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings:"Board" means the Safety and Health Codes Board."Business establishment" means any proprietorship, firm or corporation where people are employed, permitted or suffered to work, including agricultural employment on a farm."Commission" means the Safety and Health Codes Board."Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Labor and Industry. Except where the context clearly indicates the contrary, any reference to "Commissioner" shall include his authorized representatives."Department" means the Department of Labor and Industry."Domestic service" means services related to the care of an individual in a private home or the maintenance of a private home or its premises, on a permanent or temporary basis, including services performed by individuals such as companions, cooks, waiters, butlers, maids, valets, and chauffeurs. "Domestic service" does not include work that is irregular, uncertain, or incidental in nature and duration."Employ" shall include to permit or suffer to work."Employee" means any person who, in consideration of wages, salaries or commissions, may be permitted, required or directed by any employer to engage in any employment directly or indirectly."Employer" means an individual, partnership, association, corporation, legal representative, receiver, trustee, or trustee in bankruptcy doing business in or operating within this Commonwealth who employs another to work for wages, salaries, or on commission and shall include any similar entity acting directly or indirectly in the interest of an employer in relation to an employee."Female" or "woman" means a female 18 years of age or over."Machinery" means machines, belts, pulleys, motors, engines, gears, vats, pits, elevators, conveyors, shafts, tunnels, including machinery being operated on farms in connection with the production or harvesting of agricultural products.Code 1950, § 40-1.1; 1962, c. 66; 1966, c. 90; 1970, c. 321; 1972, c. 567; 1973, c. 425; 1985, c. 448; 2004, c. 294; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 509, 513.
VA Code § 40.1-2.01 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 40.1 - Labor and Employment|Chapter 1 - Department of Labor and Industry|§ 40.1-2.01. Certified mail; subsequent mail or notices may be sent by regular mail

Whenever in this title the Board, the Commissioner, or the Department is required to send any mail or notice by certified mail and such mail or notice is sent certified mail, return receipt requested, then any subsequent, identical mail or notice that is sent by the Board, the Commissioner, or the Department may be sent by regular mail.2011, c. 566.
VA Code § 40.1-2.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 40.1 - Labor and Employment|Chapter 1 - Department of Labor and Industry|§ 40.1-2.1. Application of title to Commonwealth and its agencies, etc.; safety and health program for public employees

The provisions of this title and any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto shall not apply to the Commonwealth or any of its agencies, institutions, or political subdivisions, or any public body, unless, and to the extent that, coverage is extended by specific regulation of the Commissioner or the Board. The Commissioner is authorized to establish and maintain an effective and comprehensive occupational safety and health program applicable to employees of the Commonwealth, its agencies, institutions, political subdivisions, or any public body. Such program shall be subject to any State plan submitted to the federal government for State enforcement of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-596), or any other regulation promulgated under Title 40.1. The Commissioner or the Board shall establish procedures and adopt regulations for enforcing the program that shall include provisions for (i) the issuance of proposed penalties; (ii) the payment of such penalties or a negotiated sum in lieu of such penalties; (iii) the deposit of such payments into the general fund of the state treasury; (iv) fair hearings, including judicial review; and (v) other sanctions to be applied for violations.1973, c. 425; 2016, c. 526.
VA Code § 40.1-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 40.1 - Labor and Employment|Chapter 1 - Department of Labor and Industry|§ 40.1-3. Title provides for safety, health and welfare of employees

The provisions of this title are intended to provide solely for the safety, health and welfare of employees and the benefits thereof shall not run to any other person nor shall a third party have any right of action for breach of any provision of this title except as herein otherwise specifically provided.Code 1950, § 40-1.2; 1962, c. 66; 1970, c. 321.
VA Code § 40.1-4.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 40.1 - Labor and Employment|Chapter 1 - Department of Labor and Industry|§ 40.1-4.1. Annual report

The Department shall submit an annual report to the Governor and General Assembly which contains statistical information derived from its programs and activities.1984, c. 734; 2004, c. 650.
VA Code § 40.1-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 40.1 - Labor and Employment|Chapter 1 - Department of Labor and Industry|§ 40.1-5. Governor to appoint Commissioner of Labor and Industry

The Governor shall appoint, by and with the consent of the General Assembly, some suitable person identified with the labor interests of the Commonwealth, who shall be designated Commissioner of Labor and Industry. The Commissioner shall, upon the request of the Governor, furnish such information as he may require. The Commissioner shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor for a term coincident with that of the Governor.Code 1950, § 40-3; 1962, c. 66; 1970, c. 321; 1978, c. 372.
VA Code § 40.1-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 40.1 - Labor and Employment|Chapter 1 - Department of Labor and Industry|§ 40.1-7. Attorney for the Commonwealth to prosecute on request of Commissioner

The attorney for the Commonwealth of the proper county or city, upon the request of the Commissioner, or any of his authorized representatives, shall prosecute any violation of law or rule or regulation adopted thereunder which it is made the duty of the Commissioner to enforce.Code 1950, § 40-5; 1962, c. 66; 1970, c. 321.
VA Code § 40.1-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 40.1 - Labor and Employment|Chapter 1 - Department of Labor and Industry|§ 40.1-8. Other officers to furnish information; protected health information under certain circumstances

A. All State, county, town and city officers shall furnish the Commissioner, upon his request, such statistical or other information as may be in their possession as such officers that will assist the Department in the discharge of its duties.B. In the discharge of his duties to ensure compliance with federal law and regulation relating to the health and safety of Virginia's workforce and prevention of work-related injuries, disabilities, and deaths, each licensed emergency medical services agency shall release to the Commissioner or his designee the prehospital patient care report required by § 32.1-116.1 when such records are requested for a patient who has suffered an injury, disability or death resulting from an accident or illness that occurred while engaged in his employment without obtaining consent or authorization for such disclosure from the person who is the subject of the records. The patient's health records shall be confidential. The Commissioner and any designee shall only redisclose such protected health information in compliance with the regulations concerning patient privacy promulgated by the federal Department of Health and Human Services in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended.Code 1950, § 40-6; 1962, c. 66; 1970, c. 321; 2004, c. 163.
VA Code § 40.1-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 40.1 - Labor and Employment|Chapter 1 - Department of Labor and Industry|§ 40.1-9. How Department maintained

The Department shall be maintained from such appropriations as the General Assembly may make for the purpose. The compensation of the Commissioner and of all other employees of the Department shall be fixed and paid in accordance with law.Code 1950, § 40-7; 1962, c. 66; 1970, c. 321.
VA Code § 40.1-10 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 40.1 - Labor and Employment|Chapter 1 - Department of Labor and Industry|§ 40.1-10. Offenses in regard to examinations, inspections, etc.

If any person who may be sworn to give testimony shall willfully fail or refuse to answer any legal and proper question propounded to him concerning the subject of such examination as indicated in § 40.1-6, or if any person to whom a written or printed list of such interrogatories has been furnished by the Commissioner shall neglect or refuse to answer fully and return the same under oath, or if any person in charge of any business establishment shall refuse admission to, or obstruct in any manner the inspection or investigation of such establishment or the proper performance of the authorized duties of the Commissioner or any of his representatives, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Such person, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not exceeding $100 nor less than $25 or imprisoned in jail not exceeding 90 days, or both.Code 1950, § 40-8; 1962, c. 66; 1970, c. 321.
VA Code § 40.1-11 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 40.1 - Labor and Employment|Chapter 1 - Department of Labor and Industry|§ 40.1-11. Using or revealing information gathered

Neither the Commissioner nor any employee of the Department shall make use of or reveal any information or statistics gathered from any person, company or corporation for any purposes other than those of this title.Code 1950, § 40-9; 1962, c. 66; 1970, c. 321; 1984, c. 590.
VA Code § 40.1-11.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 40.1 - Labor and Employment|Chapter 1 - Department of Labor and Industry|§ 40.1-11.1. Employment of illegal immigrants

It shall be unlawful and constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor for any employer or any person acting as an agent for an employer, or any person who, for a fee, refers an alien who cannot provide documents indicating that he or she is legally eligible for employment in the United States for employment to an employer, or an officer, agent or representative of a labor organization to knowingly employ, continue to employ, or refer for employment any alien who cannot provide documents indicating that he or she is legally eligible for employment in the United States.Permits issued by the United States Department of Justice authorizing an alien to work in the United States shall constitute proof of eligibility for employment.All employment application forms used by State and local governments and privately owned businesses operating in the Commonwealth on and after January 1, 1978, shall ask prospective employees if they are legally eligible for employment in the United States.The provisions of this section shall not be deemed to require any employer to use employment application forms.1977, c. 438; 1979, c. 472.
VA Code § 40.1-11.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 40.1 - Labor and Employment|Chapter 1 - Department of Labor and Industry|§ 40.1-11.2. Participation in E-Verify program

All agencies of the Commonwealth shall be enrolled in the E-Verify program by December 1, 2012; and on and after December 1, 2012, use the E-Verify program for each newly hired employee who is to perform work within the Commonwealth.2010, c. 633.
VA Code § 40.1-11.3 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 40.1 - Labor and Employment|Chapter 1 - Department of Labor and Industry|§ 40.1-11.3. Human trafficking hotline; posted notice required; civil penalty

A. Any employer who (i) operates a business that provides entertainment commonly called stripteasing or topless entertaining or entertainment that has employees who are not clad above or below the waist and (ii) fails to post notice of the existence of a human trafficking hotline to alert potential human trafficking victims of the availability of assistance, is subject to a civil penalty of $500. Civil penalties under this subsection shall be assessed by the Department and paid to the Literary Fund. The notice required by this subsection shall be posted in the same location where other employee notices required by state or federal law are posted. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to businesses described in this subsection providing entertainment in theaters, concert halls, art centers, museums, or similar establishments that are devoted primarily to the arts or theatrical performances, when the performances that are presented are expressing matters of serious literary, artistic, scientific, or political value.B. Any employer who (i) operates a truck stop and (ii) fails to post notice of the existence of a human trafficking hotline to alert possible witnesses or victims of human trafficking of the availability to report crimes or gain assistance, which failure is not cured within 72 hours following notification to the employer of such failure by the Department, is subject to a civil penalty of $100 per truck stop. Civil penalties under this subsection shall be assessed by the Department and paid to the Literary Fund, provided that no civil penalty shall be assessed under this subsection prior to January 1, 2014. The notice required by this subsection shall be posted in the same location where other employee notices required by state or federal law are posted. As used in this subsection, "truck stop" means a facility that is capable of fueling a qualified highway vehicle that bears an IFTA identification marker as those terms are defined in § 58.1-2700.C. The Department shall (i) determine the content of the notice which shall include the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline, (ii) determine the size of the notice, (iii) determine the languages in which the notice is to be posted, and (iv) publish the notice size and notice languages, and make the notice available in each of those languages, on the website of the Department and by any other means of publication the Department deems appropriate. The Department is not otherwise required to produce or distribute the notice. An employer is not required to use a notice produced by the Department, provided the notice complies with guidelines established by the Department. The Department may certify that a notice produced by an employer or other entity complies with the requirements of this section.2012, c. 630; 2013, c. 304.
VA Code § 40.1-22.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 40.1 - Labor and Employment|Chapter 3 - Protection of Employees|§ 40.1-22.1. Governor authorized to enter certain agreements

The Governor of Virginia is hereby authorized to enter into:1. Such agreements with the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration as are necessary to provide training for the employees of the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry and other appropriate agencies of the Commonwealth to assist in the enforcement of Public Law 91-596.2. Reciprocal agreements with the appropriate authorities of any state within the United States and of the District of Columbia, with respect to the collection of claims for wages and other demands upon claims filed with the Department of Labor and Industry.1976, c. 607; 1997, c. 282.
VA Code § 40.1-27 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 40.1 - Labor and Employment|Chapter 3 - Protection of Employees|§ 40.1-27. Preventing employment by others of former employee

No person doing business in this Commonwealth, or any agent or attorney of such person after having discharged any employee from the service of such person or after any employee shall have voluntarily left the service of such person shall willfully and maliciously prevent or attempt to prevent by word or writing, directly or indirectly, such discharged employee or such employee who has voluntarily left from obtaining employment with any other person. For violation of this section the offender shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, on conviction thereof, be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500. But this section shall not be construed as prohibiting any person from giving on application for any other person a truthful statement of the reason for such discharge, or a truthful statement concerning the character, industry and ability of such person who has voluntarily left.Code 1950, § 40-22; 1970, c. 321.
VA Code § 40.1-27.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 40.1 - Labor and Employment|Chapter 3 - Protection of Employees|§ 40.1-27.1. Discharge of employee for absence due to work-related injury prohibited

It shall be an unfair employment practice for an employer who has established an employment policy of discharging employees who are absent from work for a specified number of days to include in the computation of an employee's work absence record any day that such employee is absent from work due to a compensable absence under Title 65.2; provided, that such compensable absences can be calculated into an employee's work record for purposes of discharge after all steps of the excessive absenteeism policy have been exhausted. An employer shall not be held in violation of this section if the employee's absence exceeds six months or if the employer's circumstances have changed during such employee's absence so as to make it impossible or unreasonable not to discharge such employee.1989, c. 572.
VA Code § 40.1-27.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 40.1 - Labor and Employment|Chapter 3 - Protection of Employees|§ 40.1-27.2. Preference for veterans and spouses

A. As used in this section, unless the context requires a different meaning:"Disabled veteran" means a veteran who has been found by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or by the retirement board of one of the several branches of the armed forces to have a compensable service-connected permanent and total disability."Veteran" has the same meaning ascribed to such term in § 2.2-2903.B. An employer may grant preference in hiring and promotion to a veteran or the spouse of a disabled veteran.C. Granting preference under subsection B does not violate any local or state equal employment opportunity law.2014, c. 740.
VA Code § 40.1-27.3 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 40.1 - Labor and Employment|Chapter 3 - Protection of Employees|§ 40.1-27.3. Retaliatory action against employee prohibited

A. An employer shall not discharge, discipline, threaten, discriminate against, or penalize an employee, or take other retaliatory action regarding an employee's compensation, terms, conditions, location, or privileges of employment, because the employee:1. Or a person acting on behalf of the employee in good faith reports a violation of any federal or state law or regulation to a supervisor or to any governmental body or law-enforcement official;2. Is requested by a governmental body or law-enforcement official to participate in an investigation, hearing, or inquiry;3. Refuses to engage in a criminal act that would subject the employee to criminal liability;4. Refuses an employer's order to perform an action that violates any federal or state law or regulation and the employee informs the employer that the order is being refused for that reason; or5. Provides information to or testifies before any governmental body or law-enforcement official conducting an investigation, hearing, or inquiry into any alleged violation by the employer of federal or state law or regulation.B. This section does not:1. Authorize an employee to make a disclosure of data otherwise protected by law or any legal privilege;2. Permit an employee to make statements or disclosures knowing that they are false or that they are in reckless disregard of the truth; or3. Permit disclosures that would violate federal or state law or diminish or impair the rights of any person to the continued protection of confidentiality of communications provided by common law.C. A person who alleges a violation of this section may bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction within one year of the employer's prohibited retaliatory action. The court may order as a remedy to the employee (i) an injunction to restrain continued violation of this section, (ii) the reinstatement of the employee to the same position held before the retaliatory action or to an equivalent position, and (iii) compensation for lost wages, benefits, and other remuneration, together with interest thereon, as well as reasonable attorney fees and costs.2020, c. 1136.
VA Code § 40.1-27.4 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 40.1 - Labor and Employment|Chapter 3 - Protection of Employees|§ 40.1-27.4. Discipline for employee's medicinal use of cannabis oil prohibited

A. As used in this section, "cannabis oil" means the same as that term is defined in § 54.1-3408.3.B. No employer shall discharge, discipline, or discriminate against an employee for such employee's lawful use of cannabis oil pursuant to a valid written certification issued by a practitioner for the treatment or to eliminate the symptoms of the employee's diagnosed condition or disease pursuant to § 54.1-3408.3.C. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection B, nothing in this section shall (i) restrict an employer's ability to take any adverse employment action for any work impairment caused by the use of cannabis oil or to prohibit possession during work hours, (ii) require an employer to commit any act that would cause the employer to be in violation of federal law or that would result in the loss of a federal contract or federal funding, or (iii) require any defense industrial base sector employer or prospective employer, as defined by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, to hire or retain any applicant or employee who tests positive for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in excess of 50 ng/ml for a urine test or 10 pg/mg for a hair test.2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 395.